Abrasive Backing Nonwoven 200 g/m² from Japan
Heavy-duty polyester nonwoven 200 g/m² as backing for coated abrasives like sanding discs. Under HTS 5603.14.90 as other >150 g/m² filament nonwovens. Pre-coating stage keeps it in Chapter 56.
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
• Declare unfinished; coated abrasives shift headings
• Tensile strength specs support heavy-duty claim
• Check for latex impregnation; heavy amounts exclude