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Nonwoven Pet Training Pads from Japan

Absorbent, layered nonwoven pads at 50 g/m² with core layer, folded and retail packaged for pet use. HTS 5603.12.00.70 for these ready-for-use, separated nonwoven household articles.

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

• Declare as multi-layer if applicable, but top layer nonwoven keeps it in 5603

• Avoid sanitary napkin comparison (Chapter 48) by emphasizing pet household use

• Include absorbency test data for valuation support