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Nonwoven Polypropylene Wipes

Pre-cut, folded, and packaged nonwoven polypropylene wipes weighing 40 g/m², designed for industrial cleaning. These ready-for-use wipes are perforated for easy dispensing and fall under tariff item 5603.12.00 as nonwovens of man-made filaments weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m².

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5603.11.00Same rate: Free

If the wipes weigh 25 g/m² or less

This tariff item covers nonwovens of man-made filaments weighing not more than 25 g/m².

5603.13.00Same rate: Free

If the wipes weigh more than 70 g/m²

This tariff item covers nonwovens of man-made filaments weighing more than 70 g/m² but not more than 150 g/m².

3401.19.00Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the wipes are impregnated with soap or detergent

Chapter note 1(a) excludes wadding, felt, or nonwovens impregnated with soaps or detergents where the textile is merely a carrying medium.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the wipes are classified as nonwovens of man-made filaments and weigh between 25 and 70 g/m²; have technical specifications ready for CBSA

• Verify that the wipes are not impregnated, coated, or covered with substances that would shift classification to another chapter

• Keep commercial invoices and packing lists detailing the weight per square metre

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