Nonwoven Seedling Mats from Japan
Perforated, rolled nonwoven mats of 55 g/m² polypropylene for agricultural retail, ready for planting seedlings. Under HTS 5603.12.00.70 as packaged nonwoven articles of man-made filaments for institutional farming use.
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
• Certify UV resistance if claimed, as it affects agricultural end-use declarations
• Distinguish from Chapter 39 plastic mulch films by fiber content lab reports
• Declare as 'biodegradable' only if testable to avoid false claims penalties