Flame-Retardant Coated Nonwoven Barrier from Japan
Heavy polypropylene nonwoven (>150 g/m²) coated with intumescent non-plastic compounds for fire barriers in construction. HTS 5603.14.90.10 applies to such specially coated man-made filament nonwovens. Used in walls and curtains.
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
• Fire test certifications (e.g
• NFPA) support coating claims during entry
• Avoid describing as 'plastic-coated' in docs to prevent Chapter 39
• For industrial rolls only; cut panels may classify as Chapter 59 articles