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5603.94.90.90/Absorbent Pad Core Nonwoven/Japan

Absorbent Pad Core Nonwoven from Japan

Fluff pulp and staple fiber nonwoven core >150 g/m² for disposable absorbent pads in hygiene products. Under HTS 5603.94.90.90 as other nonwovens of staple fibers, potentially layered for superabsorbency. Used in pet pads and medical underlays.

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%
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Import Tips

• Test absorbency and SAP content without classifying as plastic composites

• Provide cross-section analysis showing nonwoven structure visible

• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics finished articles under Chapter 63

Absorbent Pad Core Nonwoven from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5603.94.90.90