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%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
• 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