Spunbond Polypropylene Facial Mask Fabric from Japan
Ultra-lightweight spunbond nonwoven polypropylene fabric weighing 20 g/m², coated with a thin meltblown layer for filtration. Classified under HTS 5603.91.00 as nonwovens weighing not more than 25 g/m², whether or not coated, used primarily in disposable face masks. The low weight and coating for barrier properties fit the chapter notes for heading 5603.
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
• Verify exact grammage with lab testing as exceeding 25 g/m² shifts to 5603.92.00; retain certificates of analysis
• Ensure coating visibility with naked eye to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39 if fully embedded
• For medical end-use, prepare FDA import alerts documentation despite tariff classification