SMS Nonwoven Coverstock for Diapers from Japan
SMS (spunmelt spunbond) nonwoven fabric at 18 g/m² serving as soft topsheet for baby diapers and adult incontinence products. Classified under HTS 5603.91.00.90 for lightweight nonwovens not over 25 g/m² without rubber or plastic bonding visible externally. Essential for hygiene product manufacturing.
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
• Include technical data sheets proving SMS construction and weight compliance
• Declare as nonwoven, not plastic, to avoid Chapter 39 reclassification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain polypropylene nonwovens from Asia