Breathable Polyethylene Film-Nonwoven Laminate from Japan
Microporous PE film laminated to 15 g/m² polypropylene nonwoven for housewrap and medical gowns. While laminated, the thin PE layer may not trigger Chapter 39 exclusion per chapter notes. Falls under HTS 5603.11.00.95 as lightweight man-made nonwoven.
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
• Provide cross-sections showing nonwoven remains primary component
• Confirm lamination doesn't meet 'completely embedded' exclusion criteria
• Document total weight attribution to nonwoven layer