Stitch-Bonded Narrow Nonwoven Fabric from Japan
Stitch-bonded nonwoven polypropylene fabric, 26 cm wide, using chain stitches of textile yarn per chapter note. Classifies under HTS 6003.90.90.00 as knitted (including stitch-bonded) narrow fabrics. Used for apparel interlinings and filters.
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
• Reference chapter note on stitch-bonded in invoices to justify knit status over Chapter 56; test stitch formation for chain yarn confirmation; declare basis weight for potential statistical use