Adhesive-Coated Nonwoven Stabilizer from Japan
Polyester nonwoven stabilizer fabric (130 g/m²) coated with a specialty wax-resin adhesive for embroidery machine use. Classified in HTS 5603.13.0010 as a coated nonwoven of man-made filaments with non-standard materials in 70-150 g/m² range. Stabilizes fabric during stitching.
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 adhesive as 'other than plastics' with chemical specs to stay in 5603
• Separate rolls from cut pieces; pre-cut for retail may go to 5903 as painted textiles