Wool Impregnated Mosquito Bed Net from Japan
A bed net made from warp knit wool fabric impregnated with permethrin, designed to protect against mosquitoes during sleep. It falls under HTS 6304.20.0050 as a furnishing article classified as a bed net per subheading note 1 to chapter 63, specifically of wool or fine animal hair. Used primarily in regions with high malaria risk for effective insect barrier.
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
• Verify impregnation with approved insecticides like permethrin; obtain EPA registration for FIFRA compliance
• Provide lab tests confirming wool content >50% and warp knit construction to avoid reclassification