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Polyamide Heavy Nonwoven Insulation from Japan

Thermal and acoustic insulation nonwoven from polyamide filaments exceeding 150 g/m² for machinery housings. HTS 5603.14.9090 for such 'other' heavy man-made nonwovens, meeting chapter notes on non-excluded laminates.

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

• Certify weight and filament composition; polyamide often scrutinized for fishing net notes

• Declare as bulk rolls vs retail to use correct statistical breakout

• Avoid 'felt' terminology if stitch-bonded; chapter note specifies inclusions