Nonwoven Fabric Calender Machine from Japan
Thermal bonding calender with patterned steel rollers that fuse polypropylene nonwoven webs for diaper/hygiene products. Under HTS 8420.10.90 for rolling nonwovens, not metals/glass. Creates point-bonded fabric structure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Validate nonwoven specs (gsm, width); FDA if medical
• Distinguish from spunlace lines under 8446