Furniture Interliner Padding from Japan
Polyester staple fiber nonwoven padding created by mechanical needling, over 150 g/m², layered between furniture fabric and foam for shape retention. HTS 5603.94.90.50 matches description of entangled staple nonwovens. Qualifies as needleloom felt per notes.
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
• Weight certification critical; fire codes for furniture; rolled vs cut affects packing duties