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Polyolefin Thermal Bonded Nonwoven 110 g/m² from Japan

Thermal bonded nonwoven from polyolefin man-made filaments at 110 g/m² matches HTS 5603.13.00 criteria. Applied in hygiene products like diaper topsheets for softness. Bonding uses minimal plastic within fiber matrix.

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 thermal bonding process to confirm no excess rubber/plastic per chapter exclusions

• For hygiene end-use, prepare REACH compliance if destined for EU markets

• Separate rolls from converted products to maintain raw material classification