Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric 50 g/m² from Japan
This lightweight polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric weighs 50 g/m² and is commonly used for disposable medical gowns and protective covers. It falls under HTS 5603.12.00 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m². The material's fibrous structure and filament composition precisely match this classification.
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
• Verify exact weight per square meter through lab testing as it determines the subheading within Chapter 56
• Include detailed specifications on filament type and nonwoven process in commercial invoices to avoid reclassification
• Watch for visible plastic coatings; if covering both sides and naked-eye visible, it shifts to Chapter 39