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Spunlace Viscose-Polyester Nonwoven Wipe

This is a hydroentangled nonwoven blend of viscose and polyester filaments weighing more than 150 g/m², used for medical cleaning wipes. The man-made filaments predominate by weight, so it falls under tariff item 5603.14.00 as an other heavy nonwoven of man-made filaments.

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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  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    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.

5603.92.00Same rate: Free

If the weight is 150 g/m² or less

Nonwovens weighing 150 g/m² or less are classified under different tariff items in heading 56.03.

3005.90.00Same rate: Free

If the product is impregnated with pharmaceutical substances

Nonwovens impregnated with pharmaceutical substances are excluded from Chapter 56 and fall under Chapter 30.

6307.10.10Higher: 17% vs Free

If the product is a made-up cleaning cloth

Made-up cleaning cloths are classified in Chapter 63, not Chapter 56.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is not made up within the meaning of Section XI Note 7, as made-up articles are excluded from Chapter 56

• Provide a laboratory analysis showing the viscose and polyester content by weight

• Check if the product is subject to Canadian medical device regulations

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