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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