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Geotextile Stabilization Fabric from Japan

Nonwoven needle-punched polyester staple fibers >150 g/m² for soil stabilization in civil engineering. HTS 5603.94.90.90 for heavy staple nonwovens, durable against puncture and UV. Prevents erosion in roads and embankments.

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 tensile strength and CBR test results for engineering specs

• Confirm no full plastic lamination to avoid Chapter 39 exclusion

• Declare roll widths accurately for customs valuation