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Polyethylene Laminated PP Woven Ground Cloth from Japan

Woven polypropylene fabric laminated with polyethylene film over 70% plastics weight, used as weed barrier ground cloth. Lamination visible in cross-section, per 5903 man-made fiber category.

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 agricultural end-use but classify by material treatment, not function

• Test for 15-30°C bendability around 7mm cylinder per 5903 notes

• Avoid bulk packaging descriptions that suggest Chapter 39 sheets