Polypropylene Stitch-Bonded Wipes Base Fabric from Japan
Unbleached stitch-bonded warp knit fabric from polypropylene synthetic fibers, used as base for disposable wipes. Meets HTS 6005.36.0020 criteria for synthetic, unbleached other warp knits with stitch-bonding. The chain stitch construction aligns with Chapter 60's knitted goods definition.
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
• Label as 'stitch-bonded warp knit' on invoices to prevent shift to nonwoven categories
• Include stitch density and yarn specs to prove knitted vs. nonwoven structure
• Check for end-use declarations; apparel/furnishing intent keeps it in Chapter 60