6210.10.50.10 - Surgical or isolation gowns 🖩

This HTS subheading, 6210.10.50.10, specifically classifies nonwoven disposable apparel designed for medical and laboratory use. These garments are typically constructed from fabrics falling under HTS headings 5602 (felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated) or 5603 (nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated). The primary purpose of these items is to provide protection for the wearer and/or the environment in situations where contamination is a concern, such as surgical procedures, isolation protocols, or laboratory work.

The distinction between this subheading and its sibling, 6210.10.50.90, lies in the specific intended use. While both fall under "Other" nonwoven disposable apparel, subheading .10.50.10 is reserved for garments explicitly designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, or other contaminated areas. The sibling category, .50.90, would encompass other nonwoven disposable apparel not specifically designated for these critical environments.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on clearly identifying and distinguishing the products covered. Examples of goods classified here include surgical gowns, isolation gowns, and certain types of laboratory coats made from nonwoven materials, provided they meet the criteria of disposability and intended use in protected environments.