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%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
• 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