Automotive Cabin Air Filter Media from Japan
Nonwoven fabric made from polyester staple fibers, weighing over 150 g/m², used as filter media in car cabin air filters. It falls under HTS 5603.94.90.90 as other nonwovens of staple fibers, whether or not impregnated or coated, exceeding the weight threshold. The material captures dust and allergens without being fully embedded in plastics.
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
• Verify fiber composition via lab tests to confirm staple fiber content over 50% for Chapter 56 eligibility
• Provide mill certificates showing weight >150 g/m² and any coatings visible to the naked eye
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 39 if plastic coating fully embeds the nonwoven