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Polypropylene Meltblown Filter Media 30 g/m²

Fine-fiber polypropylene meltblown nonwoven at 30 g/m², used as filter media for air and liquid filtration systems. It is a nonwoven of man-made filaments within the 25-70 g/m² weight range, classifiable under tariff item 5603.12.00.

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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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5603.13.00Same rate: Free

If the filter media weighs more than 70 g/m²

Heavier nonwovens of man-made filaments are classified under a different item.

8421.99.00Same rate: Free

If imported as part of a complete filter assembly

Filter components may be classified with the machinery they serve.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the nonwoven is not coated or impregnated with plastics or rubber in a way visible to the naked eye

• Provide weight and material composition data to the CBSA if requested

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