Technical Rubber-Laminated Felt for Machinery from Japan
Felt fabric laminated with rubber sheets for vibration damping in textile processing equipment. Classified under HTS 5911.10.20.00 for technical felt coated/laminated with rubber per note 8. Bonding process ensures layers are inseparable for industrial durability.
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
• Demonstrate lamination per 5903 definition with cross-section samples if requested
• Specify machinery model compatibility for end-use verification
• Avoid over-declaring textile content if rubber dominates weight