Polyurethane Carpet Backing Cement from Japan
Reactive polyurethane cement for laminating carpet backing to primary tufting fabric in textile mills. Under 3909.50.2000 as primary-form polyurethane cement per chapter polymer classification rules. Roll-applied in manufacturing.
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
• Certify flammability per FF1-70 for US market; monomer analysis mandatory
• Pitfall: coated carpet under 5907 if >33% coating weight
• Bulk tanker approval needed