Medical Laminated Stitch-Bonded Wound Pad Fabric from Japan
Stitch-bonded felt laminated with breathable plastic film for absorbent wound dressings and medical pads. Classified in HTS 5602.10.10.00 for its stitch-bonded fiber web enhanced by lamination, suitable for healthcare disposables. Excludes full embedding 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
• Comply with FDA import requirements alongside HTS; declare medical end-use accurately
• Ensure documentation shows lamination visibility to avoid Chapter 39 reclassification