Nonwoven Fabric Needle Loom from Japan
A needle loom punches barbed needles through loose fibers to form a stable nonwoven fabric web, used in producing materials like geotextiles or medical wipes. It falls under HTS 8449.00.50.00 as machinery for manufacturing nonwovens in the piece. This equipment interlocks fibers mechanically without heat or chemicals.
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
• Verify machine specifications match nonwoven felting processes to avoid misclassification; provide detailed technical drawings and end-use certificates; watch for anti-dumping duties on textile machinery from Asia