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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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