KN95 Particulate Respirator from Japan
The KN95 particulate respirator meets Chinese GB2626 standards for filtering non-oil based particles, constructed from melt-blown and spunbond fabrics. Classified in HTS 6307.90.98.50 as other respirators without replaceable filters, it serves as a textile-based personal protective device. This subheading captures respirators beyond basic face masks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide equivalence documentation to FDA showing KN95 meets N95 performance for emergency use authorization
• Declare exact fiber content (e.g
• polypropylene percentage) to prevent reclassification under apparel chapters