Industrial Dust Collection Filter Bags from Japan
Heavy-duty nonwoven felt from needle-punched polypropylene staple fibers over 150 g/m², formed into bags for capturing fine dust in manufacturing plants. Falls under 5603.94.90.50 as mechanically entangled (needleloom) staple fiber nonwoven per chapter definition of felt. Not laminated beyond visible limits to stay in Chapter 56.
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
• Declare exact basis weight and entanglement method; watch for misclassification as rubber-coated (Chapter 40); retain production process certifications