Automotive Nonwoven Insulation 55 g/m² from Japan
Polyester thermal and acoustic nonwoven insulation sheets at 55 g/m² for car door panels and hood liners. Fits HTS 5603.92.00.95 as other nonwovens 25-70 g/m², not reinforced for plastics per exclusions. Provides vibration damping without coatings.
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
• Specify end-use as 'automotive fabric' but avoid implying composite reinforcement to stay out of Chapter 39 exclusions
• Provide grammage uniformity tests, as variations could trigger audits for weight-based reclassification
• Watch for lamination during import; even thin films visible naked-eye shift to other subheadings