Hydrophilic Spunlace Baby Wipe Nonwoven from Japan
Lightweight 22 g/m² spunlace nonwoven of viscose/polyester, treated for absorbency in wet wipes. HTS 5603.91.00 covers such low-weight nonwovens, impregnated for hygiene applications. Treatment enhances water absorption without disqualifying under chapter notes.
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
• Test for chemical impregnation levels; excessive plastics bonding shifts to Chapter 39 exclusion
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 70/30 viscose/polyester) per FTC rules
• For retail sets with liquids, classify as complete article under 3401 if wipe is secondary