Fabric Tear Strength Tester from Japan
Elmendorf-type pendulum device measuring force required to propagate tear in woven or nonwoven fabrics. Classifies under HTS 9024.80.00.00 for testing mechanical properties of textiles.
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
• ASTM D1424 standard documentation for apparel textile testing
• Sample clamp dimensions affect classification accuracy
• Pendulum calibration weights import separately