Felted-Look Textile Dust Wadding from Japan
Compressed wadding from textile dust and short fibers mimicking felt for craft and packaging. HTS 5601.29.00 distinguishes from true felt by lacking stitch-bonding.
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
• Microscope photos proving no needleloom process for Chapter note compliance
• Lightweight declaration prevents confusion with Chapter 39 foams
• Packaging labels must specify 'wadding' not 'felt'