Man-Made Fiber Wadding for Soundproofing Panels from Japan
Polyester-based wadding sheets for acoustic wall panels and studio baffles. HTS 5601.22.00.10 for this uncoated, short-fiber wadding in piece. Differentiated from reinforced composites.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test density; high cohesion may trigger felt reclassification
• Declare as unfinished panels to avoid Chapter 68 if stone-faced
• Environmental docs for VOC emissions common in acoustics imports