PVC Impregnated Polyester Filter Media from Japan
Polyester fabric impregnated with PVC for industrial air filtration, specified in Note 9 to Section XI with visible treatment enhancing dust resistance. Classifies under HTS 5903.10.18.00 as man-made fiber textile impregnated with poly(vinyl chloride).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Supply technical datasheets showing impregnation visibility and g/m² weight under 1500 to stay in 5903
• For industrial end-use, declare as such to avoid retail packing reclassifications