Phase-Change Material Impregnated Nonwoven PCM Sheet from Japan
Microencapsulated phase-change material (PCM) impregnated into 20 g/m² polypropylene spunbond nonwoven for thermal regulation apparel. HTS 5603.11.00.10 captures this filament nonwoven with PCM microcapsules as 'other impregnation'. Used in sportswear for temperature control.
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
• Document PCM encapsulation as non-plastic impregnation via MSDS
• Thermal performance tests aid valuation for tech textiles