Mask Filter Layer Nonwoven from Japan
Electret-treated nonwoven ≤25 g/m² coated with meltblown additives for surgical mask filter media. Under HTS 5603.91.0010 for nonwovens with charge-enhancing non-plastic coatings. High BFE for PPE.
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
• NIOSH/FDA filtration efficiency reports mandatory
• Static charge documentation for electret process
• Bulk media only; assembled masks go Chapter 63