Polyester Continuous Filament Nonwoven Geotextile 180 gsm from Japan
A robust nonwoven geotextile produced from polyester continuous filaments, weighing 180 g/m², designed for soil stabilization in civil engineering. Classified under HTS 5603.94.90.70 for filament-based nonwovens over 150 g/m², not coated beyond basic bonding. Its heavy weight suits heavy-duty applications like erosion control.
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 engineering specs and end-use declarations to prevent reclassification as lower-duty filters
• Ensure documentation shows filament construction (not staple fibers) to stay in 'of filaments' subheading
• Test for any rubber/plastic lamination; if for reinforcement only, it may go to Chapter 40