Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric from Japan
Lightweight spunbond nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene man-made filaments, weighing 20 g/m², used for disposable medical gowns and protective covers. It falls under HTS 5603.11.00 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments under 25 g/m², not impregnated or coated beyond basic bonding. This classification applies to its primary fibrous structure without visible plastic embedding.
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 weight certification (under 25 g/m²) via lab tests to confirm 5603.11.00 classification and avoid reclassification to heavier subheadings
• Provide mill test reports showing man-made filament composition; ensure no visible plastic coating to prevent shift to Chapter 39