Polyester Needleloom Wadding from Japan
Polyester needleloom wadding is lightly needled man-made fibers forming a soft, flexible pad for upholstery padding. It qualifies under HTS 5601.22.00.91 as other wadding, not fully felted per chapter notes.
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
• Photos and samples proving minimal needling (not full felt cohesion) avoid 5602 reclassification
• Label weight per square meter to confirm wadding density vs. nonwoven sheets
• Avoid importing coated versions—plastics lamination moves to 5603 or Chapters 39/40