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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%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

• 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