Stitch-Bonded Laminated Insulation Fabric from Japan
Stitch-bonded fiber fabric laminated with foam for thermal insulation in appliances and HVAC systems. It qualifies for HTS 5602.10.10.00 as stitch-bonded felt per chapter notes, with lamination enhancing cohesion without full embedding. Primarily used in non-apparel thermal barriers.
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
• Submit stitch-bonding process details to customs to validate classification under needleloom/stitch-bonded subcategory
• Test for naked-eye visibility of lamination to prevent shift to Chapter 39 or 40 exclusions
• Include certificates of analysis for material weights to ensure >50% textile compliance