The tariff classification of disposable lab coat from China.
Issued August 17, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6210.10.5000
Headings: 6210
Product description
The submitted sample is a lab coat made of Chlorinated Polyethylene coated Polypropylene, a non-woven textile material (impervious) with a protective coating on the outside. The garment covers the torso and has a full front snap closure. The lab coat also features a closed neckline and elastic at the wrists. The garment is designed for use in medical, laboratory and similar applications.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the disposable lab coat, no style number will be 6210.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907: Of fabrics of heading 5602 or 5603: Other: Non-woven disposable apparel designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas.
Full text
NY K88697 August 17, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 K88697 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6210.10.5000 Ms. Susana Martinez Talley Rand 900 2nd St., NE Washington, DC 20002 RE: The tariff classification of disposable lab coat from China. Dear Ms. Martinez: In your letter dated August 11, 2004 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is a lab coat made of Chlorinated Polyethylene coated Polypropylene, a non-woven textile material (impervious) with a protective coating on the outside. The garment covers the torso and has a full front snap closure. The lab coat also features a closed neckline and elastic at the wrists. The garment is designed for use in medical, laboratory and similar applications. The applicable subheading for the disposable lab coat, no style number will be 6210.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907: Of fabrics of heading 5602 or 5603: Other: Non-woven disposable apparel designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas." The duty rate will be Free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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