Polyester SMS Nonwoven Material 45 g/m² from Japan
SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) polyester nonwoven at 45 g/m² provides barrier properties for surgical drapes and isolation gowns. Classified in HTS 5603.12.00 due to its man-made filament construction and specified weight range. This multilayer structure maintains nonwoven status without exceeding coating exclusions.
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
• Provide layered construction breakdown (spunbond/meltblown ratios) to confirm nonwoven classification
• Ensure basis weight certification; small variances can shift between 5603.12.00 and adjacent weights
• Medical end-use claims require FDA registration support, separate from HTS classification