Furniture Upholstery Nonwoven Backing 190 g/m² from Japan
Polyester nonwoven interliner at 190 g/m² for stabilizing upholstery fabrics in sofa manufacturing. Under HTS 5603.94.90 as other heavy nonwovens, not felt, and free of excluded plastic/rubber laminations visible naked-eye. Provides reinforcement without altering classification.
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
• Document as primary fabric, not reinforcement, to stay in Chapter 56
• Test for <50% textile if flame-retardant treated to avoid Chapter 39
• Import widths suitable for cutting to prevent 'made-up' scrutiny