Nonwoven Diaper Backing Sheets from Japan
Perforated nonwoven topsheets (35 g/m²) pre-cut to diaper dimensions, packaged for institutional childcare facilities. Falls under HTS 5603.92.00.70 as ready-for-use retail/institutional nonwovens.
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
• Distinguish from finished diapers (9619.00); these are component sheets only
• Perforation patterns must be documented as functional, not decorative
• Bulk institutional packaging still qualifies if sized for direct assembly use