Polypropylene Safety Belt Webbing from Japan
High-strength narrow woven polypropylene webbing, 5 cm wide with reinforced selvages, for seat belt assemblies. Fits HTS 5806.32.2000 as narrow man-made fiber woven fabric, not for apparel but qualifying by width and construction. Excludes net or adhesive-assembled types.
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
• Certify tensile strength but classify by textile construction, not end-use
• Avoid declaring as 'parts' to prevent shift to Chapter 87 automotive parts
• Measure flattened width for tubular styles to ensure ≤30 cm