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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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