Nonwoven Air Freshener Pads
Nonwoven air freshener pads are pre-cut, impregnated nonwoven pads at 35 g/m² for retail air freshener dispensers, packaged individually. They are classified under tariff item 5603.12.00 as ready-for-use, separated nonwoven articles of man-made filaments. The impregnation is not plastics or rubber, and the weight falls within the 25–70 g/m² range.
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 impregnation is a perfume or cosmetic
Chapter Note 1(a) excludes wadding, felt or nonwovens impregnated with perfumes or cosmetics where the textile is merely a carrying medium.
If the weight is 25 g/m² or less
Nonwovens of man-made filaments weighing not more than 25 g/m² are classified under this item.
If the weight exceeds 70 g/m²
Nonwovens of man-made filaments weighing more than 70 g/m² but not more than 150 g/m² fall under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the impregnation is not a perfume or cosmetic of Chapter 33, which would exclude the product from Chapter 56
• The pads must be made of man-made filaments and weigh between 25 and 70 g/m²
• If the pads are considered 'made up' under Section XI Note 7, confirm they are not articles of other chapters
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