Medical Wipe Substrate Nonwoven from Japan
Mechanically entangled rayon-polyester blend staple fiber nonwoven fabric >150 g/m² serving as base for disinfectant medical wipes in hospitals. HTS 5603.94.90.50 due to production by needlepunching staple fibers, qualifying as nonwoven felt per chapter notes. Not fully coated on both sides.
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
• Comply with FDA import requirements alongside HTS; prove <50% textile if plastic-heavy; avoid bulk packaging confusion with retail sets