Surgical Drape Nonwoven Fabric from Japan
Sterile nonwoven SMS fabric weighing 120 g/m², used to produce surgical drapes for blocking fluids during operations. Classified under HTS 5603.93.00 as a nonwoven in the 70-150 g/m² range, with light meltblown layer for barrier properties but not exceeding coating exclusions. Ideal for medical applications requiring breathability and strength.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA registration and sterilization certificates; declare as nonwoven sheet, not finished medical device
• Test and certify grammage precisely to stay within 5603.93; over 150 g/m² goes to 5603.94
• Avoid common pitfall of importing pre-cut/printed sheets, which may classify as 4818 if paper-like