Oil-Absorbent Coated Nonwoven Pad from Japan
PP-based nonwoven (65 g/m²) coated with oleophilic mineral treatment for spill cleanup, other than plastics. Falls under 5603.92.0010 for weight range and special coating type per chapter exclusions. Deployed in marine/industrial spill response.
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
• EPA compliance docs for absorbency claims
• Prevent misclass as 'disposable article' in 4818
• Weight variance common; average multiple tests