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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%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

• Comply with FDA import requirements alongside HTS; declare medical end-use accurately

• Ensure documentation shows lamination visibility to avoid Chapter 39 reclassification