Nylon Spunlace Nonwoven Wipe Fabric 60 g/m² from Japan
Nylon-based spunlace nonwoven fabric at 60 g/m² used for industrial cleaning wipes and automotive detailing cloths. HTS 5603.12.00 applies to this man-made filament nonwoven within the 25-70 g/m² range. The hydroentangled structure qualifies as nonwoven per chapter definitions.
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
• Document hydroentanglement process to distinguish from woven or knitted alternatives
• Test for any rubber/plastic impregnation; naked-eye visible coatings trigger Chapter 39/40 exclusion
• Specify end-use as wipes vs medical to guide proper marking and labeling requirements