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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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