Nonwoven Lab Bench Covers from Japan
Absorbent, perforated nonwoven sheets (65 g/m²) sized for lab benches, packaged for institutional research sale. Classifies under HTS 5603.92.00.70 as ready-for-use institutional nonwovens.
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
• Institutional bulk packaging (50-sheet dispensers) qualifies for this retail-ready category
• Absorbency treatment must not create visible plastic coating (Chapter 39 risk)
• Custom lab sizes still classify as articles if pre-cut/packaged