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Probiotic-Encapsulated Hygiene Nonwoven from Japan

Spunlace nonwoven wipe substrate, 13 g/m² from viscose filaments, encapsulated with lactobacillus probiotics for odor control. Classified HTS 5603.11.00.10 as impregnated man-made filament nonwoven ≤25 g/m² with biological agent. For feminine hygiene and adult incontinence.

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

• Microbial viability testing and GRAS status docs

• Biologic import permit if live cultures

• Declare substrate dominant over probiotic