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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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