Furniture Upholstery Nonwoven 170 g/m² from Japan
Backing nonwoven from recycled polyester filaments, 170 g/m² for upholstery lining. HTS 5603.14.90 for unspecified heavy man-made nonwovens. Classifies here absent full plastic covering.
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
• Recycled content declarations help with sustainability claims but verify fiber type
• Avoid quilting pre-import; finished composites may go to Chapter 59
• Weight tolerance ±5% common; test samples