Furniture Upholstery Stitch-Bonded Felt from Japan
Stitch-bonded fiber fabric from recycled polyester, used as padding under upholstery in sofas and chairs. Classified in HTS 5602.10.90.90 as stitch-bonded felt using fibers from the web itself, per chapter notes, not impregnated with plastics. Provides cushioning without woven structure.
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
• Document stitch-bonding process with production specs to prove cohesion via web fibers, avoiding nonwoven misclass to 5603
• Ensure no rubber coating is applied, as that triggers 5602 exclusion to Chapter 40 if visible
• Label fiber composition accurately; blends over certain thresholds may require Chapter 59 classification