Nylon Laminated Nonwoven Geotextile Membrane from Japan
Heavy nylon filament nonwoven fabric over 150 g/m², laminated with polyethylene for soil stabilization and waterproofing in civil engineering. It qualifies for HTS 5603.14.30.00 as a laminated nonwoven of man-made filaments, with visible coating not embedding the textile.
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
• Submit engineering specs confirming nonwoven structure and filament type to differentiate from woven geotextiles
• Check lamination visibility test—must be naked-eye detectable per Chapter notes to remain in 5603