PP Meltblown Nonwoven Filter Layer
Standalone meltblown polypropylene filament nonwoven at 24 g/m² for respirator filters. It is a lightweight man-made nonwoven with internal fiber bonding, no external lamination, and falls under tariff item 5603.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the filter layer weighs more than 25 g/m².
Heavier nonwovens fall under a different weight range.
If the filter layer is cut to shape for respirators.
Cut-to-shape nonwoven articles may be classified as made-up textile articles.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as a nonwoven filter media of man-made filaments
• If the filter layer is part of a respirator, the complete respirator may be classified elsewhere
• Provide weight and composition documentation to support classification
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