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Stitch-Bonding Nonwoven Machine from Japan

Machine that uses felting needles to bond fibers into nonwoven fabrics without traditional weaving. Falls under HTS 8447.90.90.00 as a stitch-bonding machine.

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

Include needle density and bonding pattern technical data sheets

Certify non-applicability of weaving functions for proper heading