Heavy Crop Cover Nonwoven 190 g/m²
A polyester filament nonwoven agricultural fleece weighing 190 g/m², used for frost protection and weed suppression in farming. It is classified under tariff item 5603.14.00 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments exceeding 150 g/m², and the chapter notes do not exclude it.
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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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5603140000; Equal To 5603140000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crop cover weighs 150 g/m² or less
Nonwovens of man-made filaments weighing 150 g/m² or less fall under tariff item 5603.13.00.
If the fleece is cut to shape and made up for direct use
Made-up textile articles of Chapter 63 may apply if the product is cut to a specific shape for agricultural use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the agricultural fleece is not impregnated, coated, or covered with substances like pesticides or fertilizers, as that would exclude it from Chapter 56
• Provide a detailed product description and weight specification to CBSA to confirm classification
• Check if any free trade agreements apply to reduce the duty rate
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