Polyamide Nonwoven Packaging Cushioning 58 g/m²
Nylon (polyamide) filament nonwoven sheets at 58 g/m² for protective packaging inserts. These nonwoven sheets of man-made filaments, weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², are classified under tariff item 5603.12.00 and cushion fragile goods during shipping.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheets weigh 25 g/m² or less
This tariff item covers nonwovens of man-made filaments weighing not more than 25 g/m².
If the sheets 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.
If the sheets are cellular plastics combined with nonwovens for reinforcement
Plates or sheets of cellular plastics combined with nonwovens where textile is merely for reinforcing are classified in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the sheets are nonwovens of man-made filaments and weigh between 25 and 70 g/m²; have weight documentation available
• Ensure the packaging inserts are not coated or laminated with plastics or rubber, which would change classification
• Declare the end use (protective packaging) to CBSA for accurate assessment
Related Products under Tariff item 5603.12.00
Acrylic Nonwoven Air Filtration Media 30 g/m²
Acrylic filament nonwoven media at 30 g/m², used for HVAC air filters to capture dust particles. It is a nonwoven of man-made filaments within the 25-70 g/m² weight range, classifiable under tariff item 5603.12.00.
Acrylic Nonwoven Geotextile 65 g/m²
Acrylic filament nonwoven geotextile sheet weighing 65 g/m², used for soil stabilization and drainage in civil engineering. It is a nonwoven of man-made filaments within the 25-70 g/m² weight range, classifiable under tariff item 5603.12.00.
Automotive Imitation Suede Headliner Material
Automotive imitation suede headliner material is a nonwoven fabric made from man-made filaments, weighing 55 g/m². It is coated with a specialty resin other than plastics or rubber to replicate suede for car roof linings. This product falls under tariff item 5603.12.00 because it is a nonwoven of man-made filaments weighing between 25 and 70 g/m².
Carbon Filter Nonwoven Substrate 52 g/m²
Specialty nonwoven substrate (52 g/m²) impregnated with activated carbon for odor control filters in HVAC and appliances. The carbon impregnation does not constitute an excluded plastic or rubber coating, so it remains a nonwoven of man-made filaments within the 25-70 g/m² range.
Craft Imitation Suede Nonwoven Sheets
Craft imitation suede nonwoven sheets are pre-cut, 50 g/m² man-made filament nonwoven sheets with mineral-based impregnation for DIY suede crafts and scrapbooking. They are classified under tariff item 5603.12.00 as nonwovens of man-made filaments in the 25–70 g/m² weight range. The mineral-based impregnation does not constitute a plastics or rubber coating.
Fashion Imitation Suede Apparel Interlining
Fashion imitation suede apparel interlining is a lightweight 30 g/m² nonwoven made from polyester filaments, surface-coated with an acrylic-resin blend to imitate suede for jacket linings. It is classified under tariff item 5603.12.00 because it is a nonwoven of man-made filaments weighing between 25 and 70 g/m². The acrylic-resin coating is not considered plastics or rubber for classification purposes.