Spandex-Blend Surgical Apron for Women from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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