Furniture Upholstery Backing Nonwoven from Japan
Stiff nonwoven interlining from cotton/poly blend staple fibers >150 g/m² for furniture backing. HTS 5603.94.90.90 for other staple nonwovens providing structure without visible full coating. Stabilizes foam and fabric layers.
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
• Blend analysis required to apportion duties if multi-fiber
• Ensure backing not laminated fully to plastics for Chapter 56 retention
• Sample swatches for customs inspection of weight and construction