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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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