Polyester Stitch-Bonded Nonwoven Wipe Material from Japan
Industrial-grade polyester fabric created through stitch-bonding with multi-color yarns, used for disposable wipes in cleaning applications. Falls under HTS 6005.38.0020 due to its warp-knit synthetic structure excluding headings 6001-6004, with chapter inclusion of stitch-bonded as knitted. Provides absorbency and strength for commercial use.
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
• Certify non-hazardous for wipes; document stitch-bonding process to distinguish from true nonwovens in 5603
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for retail rolls under different stats