5603.93.00/Automotive Cabin Air Filter Media/Japan

Automotive Cabin Air Filter Media from Japan

Nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene fibers, weighing 90 g/m², used as the filter media in car cabin air filters to capture dust and pollen. It falls under HTS 5603.93.00 as a nonwoven material in the specified weight range, impregnated with minimal adhesive for structure but not fully coated. This classification applies to uncoated nonwovens primarily for filtration purposes.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify exact weight per m² with lab testing to confirm 70-150 g/m² range and avoid reclassification to 5603.92 or 5603.94

• Provide mill test reports showing fiber composition and minimal impregnation to distinguish from plastic-coated products under Chapter 39

• Ensure documentation specifies end-use as filter media, not assembled filters, to prevent shifts to heading 8421