Polyester Laminated Nonwoven for Automotive Headliners from Japan
A nonwoven polyester fabric exceeding 150 g/m², laminated with foam or plastic for sound insulation and durability in car interiors. Classified under HTS 5603.14.30.00 due to its man-made filament nonwoven base and visible lamination, not qualifying for Chapter 39 exclusion.
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
• Include grammage certificates to prove weight over 150 g/m², preventing misclassification to lighter nonwovens
• Declare exact lamination material; if rubber-dominant, it may require Chapter 40 classification
• Avoid common pitfall of importing as sets with plastics—declare as standalone fabric to stay in Chapter 56