Bicomponent Fiber Nonwoven 130 g/m² for Filtration from Japan
Thermal-bonded bicomponent fiber nonwoven at 130 g/m² for air and liquid filtration media. Falls under HTS 5603.93.00.90 as other nonwovens 70-150 g/m², where fibers are synthetic with core-sheath structure for bonding without external plastics. Complies with chapter notes excluding only fully embedded materials.
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
• Submit fiber cross-section diagrams to prove nonwoven status and bicomponent bonding method
• For filtration end-use, pair with EPA filter efficiency data but declare as fabric, not finished filter
• Monitor import quotas if from certain countries; nonwovens may have textile visa requirements