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%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
• 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