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Nonwoven Perforation Finishing Machine from Japan

Machine with rotary perforation tools that create breathable holes in nonwoven fabrics for medical and hygiene applications. Falls under HTS 8449.00.10.00 as nonwoven finishing machinery. Enables controlled air/liquid permeability in finished products.

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

• Specify perforation patterns and hole size tolerances in technical docs

• Include dust collection system specifications for safety compliance

• Distinguish from punching machines via continuous web processing design