Spandex-Blend Surgical Apron for Women

Waterproof apron of man-made spandex-blend fibers for female surgeons in operating rooms or labs, with adjustable neck strap and waist ties. Excludes knitted articles per chapter notes, made-up for protective use. HTS 6211.43.1088 for other such apparel in medical settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 33.5%

If considered an accessory rather than garment

Smaller protective items like minor aprons classify as made-up accessories in 6217.

6211Same rate: 33.5%

If of cotton for similar protective use

Material change to cotton moves to 6211.41 subheading.

6204.63Higher: 38.6% vs 33.5%

If styled as women's woven outerwear jacket

Protective jackets resembling general apparel go to 6204.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test and certify spandex content (must be man-made dominant) to prevent shift to other fiber headings

Include user manuals or labels specifying hospital/lab use to support 6211 classification

Avoid declaring as accessories if substantial coverage—could misclassify under 6217

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