Printing Substrate Nonwoven from Japan
Synthetic nonwoven paper alternative ≤25 g/m² coated with ink-receptive mineral pigments for digital printing. Classed in HTS 5603.91.0010 for nonwovens with specialty coatings excluding plastics/rubber. Suitable for banners and labels.
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
• Pigment coating analysis essential; naked-eye test differentiates from Chapter 48 paper
• Declare print compatibility specs; avoid retail-pack classification under Chapter 49
• Rolls only for 56; slit sheets risk Chapter 48 if paper-like