Crop Cover Nonwoven Fabric 140 g/m² from Japan
UV-stabilized polypropylene nonwoven at 140 g/m² for agricultural crop protection covers. Classified HTS 5603.93.00.90 for nonwovens 70-150 g/m² 'other', with no rubber/plastic lamination excluding it from chapter notes. Mechanical properties from spunbond process.
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
• Include UV stabilizer content in declarations; does not affect nonwoven status unless plastic-heavy
• Certify pest-resistant treatments to meet USDA APHIS import rules for ag textiles
• Ship in rolls >50m to qualify as fabric, not cut pieces resembling finished goods