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