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Quilted Polypropylene Insulation Sheet from Japan

Industrial quilted polypropylene fabric with fiberglass-like padding, used for thermal barriers in machinery. HTS 5811.00.40.00 covers such quilted synthetics of other textile materials.

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

• Classify based on essential character; ensure textile layers predominate over any fillers

• Obtain certificates for non-hazardous padding if used in industrial applications

• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification as non-woven by proving stitched assembly