Coated Nonwoven Interlining Fabric from Japan
Nonwoven interlining from polyester filaments (120 g/m²) coated with a thermosensitive adhesive resin other than standard plastics for garment reinforcement. Classified under HTS 5603.13.0010 due to the specific coating beyond rubber or plastics on man-made filament nonwovens in the weight range. Used in suiting and jackets for structure.
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
• Declare exact coating composition; adhesives not qualifying as plastics keep it in 5603
• Ensure documentation shows nonwoven structure vs. knitted/woven to prevent Chapter 59 misclassification