RFID Blocking Copper Mesh Fabric from Japan
Ultra-fine copper mesh fabric laminated for wallets/purses blocking RFID signal theft. Classifies HTS 7419.80.09.00 as copper wire cloth despite consumer packaging. 80dB shielding effective against 13.56MHz passport chips.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FCC shielding test reports validate RFID blocking claims
• Distinguish bulk fabric from finished wallet linings
• Consumer packaging doesn't change base material classification