Polypropylene Facial Wipes from Japan
Disposable nonwoven polypropylene wipes weighing under 25 g/m², pre-packaged for retail sale as facial cleansing cloths. These ready-to-use articles fall under HTS 5603.11.00.70 as lightweight nonwoven man-made filament products prepared for consumer use, not specified elsewhere.
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
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 25 g/m² via lab testing to confirm classification in this subheading
• Include detailed packaging descriptions showing retail readiness to avoid reclassification as bulk nonwovens under 5603.11.0090
• Ensure no visible plastic coating to prevent shift to Chapters 39/40 per chapter notes