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%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
• 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