Nonwoven Polyester Filter Bag from Japan
Industrial filter bag constructed from nonwoven polyester fabric at 120 g/m², perforated for liquid flow, packaged for retail sale. Classified under HTS 5603.13.00.70 as a ready-for-use nonwoven article of man-made filaments for institutional use, not specified elsewhere.
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
• Provide filtration efficiency specs and fabric weight certification to support nonwoven article status
• Declare as 'industrial filter' not machinery part to stay in Chapter 56
• Check for impregnation levels; heavy rubber coating excludes from heading per notes