Recycled PET Printed Stitch-Bonded Nonwoven-Like Fabric from Japan
Eco-friendly printed fabric from recycled polyester (PET) using stitch-bonding warp knit process, under HTS 6005.39.00.20. Mimics nonwovens for sustainable apparel.
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 recycled content with GRS documentation for preferential treatment
• Differentiate from true nonwovens via chain stitch microscopy
• Declare environmental claims accurately to avoid penalties