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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Microbial viability testing and GRAS status docs
• Biologic import permit if live cultures
• Declare substrate dominant over probiotic