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Nonwoven Polypropylene Wipes from Japan

Pre-cut, folded, and packaged nonwoven polypropylene wipes weighing 40 g/m², designed for industrial cleaning. These ready-for-use wipes are perforated for easy dispensing and meet HTS 5603.12.00.70 as nonwoven articles of man-made filaments, packaged for retail or industrial sale, not elsewhere specified.

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 (25-70 g/m²) with lab testing to confirm classification under 5603.12.00.70

• Include detailed packaging descriptions in entry docs to prove 'ready for retail/industrial sale' status

• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 34 cleaning preparations if wipes are saturated with chemicals