Weighing more than 150 g/m²

5603.92.00Weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m²

5603.93.00Weighing more than 70 g/m² but not more than 150 g/m²

5603.94.00Weighing more than 150 g/m²

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Products classified under Tariff item 5603.9

Absorbent Hygiene Liner Nonwoven

Absorbent hygiene liner nonwoven, a lightweight topsheet ≤25 g/m² impregnated with superabsorbent polymers. The impregnation goes beyond a simple plastic coating, so it falls under this tariff item for nonwovens with additional materials.

Agricultural Frost Protection Fabric

Agricultural frost protection fabric made of 16 g/m² spunbond nonwoven polypropylene, designed as crop covers. The lightweight construction and UV treatment do not alter its classification as a nonwoven under this tariff item.

Agriculture Cover Nonwoven

Agriculture cover nonwoven, a frost protection fabric ≤25 g/m² coated with UV stabilizers and biocides. The agrochemical impregnation does not make the textile a mere carrying medium, so it remains under this tariff item.

Air Filtration Media Nonwoven

Air filtration media nonwoven, a 24 g/m² meltblown polypropylene fabric with static charge for HVAC filters. The static charge enhances particle capture without constituting a coating or lamination, keeping it within the scope of this tariff item.

Airlaid Nonwoven Pulp Core Material

An airlaid nonwoven fluff pulp composite at 24 g/m² for absorbent cores in feminine hygiene pads. The product has no visible rubber or plastic coating, so it is classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Antibacterial Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric

A spunbond polypropylene nonwoven with silver ion antibacterial treatment, weighing 18 g/m², for medical garments and linens. The treatment is not a visible coating, so the product remains a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Automotive Filter Media Nonwoven

Automotive filter media nonwoven, an ultra-light substrate ≤25 g/m² coated with activated carbon for cabin air filters. The coating with mineral agents does not shift classification, as it is not a plastic or rubber lamination.

Battery Separator Nonwoven

Ultra-thin 12 g/m² polyethylene nonwoven separator for lithium-ion batteries. The minimal coating for electrolyte resistance does not affect its classification as a lightweight nonwoven under this tariff item.

Breathable Nonwoven Roofing Underlayment

A spunbond breathable nonwoven polypropylene membrane, weighing 25 g/m² or less, for synthetic roofing felt replacement. The product has no visible plastic lamination, so it is classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Carded Nonwoven Interfacing Fabric

A lightly bonded carded nonwoven polyester at 12 g/m² for garment fusible interfacing. The product has no visible plastic dots or coating, so it is classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Chemical Bonded Nonwoven Dust Filter

A chemical bonded polyester nonwoven media weighing 20 g/m² for HVAC dust filters and vacuum bags. The product has no visible rubber or plastic coating, so it is classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Composite Spunbond Nonwoven Lamination Base

A bi-component spunbond nonwoven at 21 g/m² designed as a base for further lamination in hygiene products. The product has no visible coating or lamination, so it is classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Flashspun Nonwoven Tyvek-like Sheet

Flashspun high-density polyethylene nonwoven sheeting weighing 16 g/m², similar to Tyvek, used for protective packaging and housewrap. The plastic forms the bonding substance but is not visible as a coating, so it remains classified as a nonwoven under this tariff item.

Furniture Interlining Nonwoven

Furniture interlining nonwoven, a flame-retardant fabric ≤25 g/m² impregnated with phosphorous compounds. The non-plastic FR treatment keeps it under this tariff item for lightweight nonwovens.

Hydrophilic Spunlace Baby Wipe Nonwoven

Hydrophilic spunlace baby wipe nonwoven, a 22 g/m² viscose/polyester fabric treated for absorbency. The treatment enhances water absorption without making the textile material merely a carrying medium, so it falls under this tariff item.

Hydrophobic Nonwoven Medical Drape Sheet

Spunbond hydrophobic nonwoven polypropylene fabric weighing 19 g/m², designed for surgical drape underlays. It repels fluids while remaining breathable, and the lack of visible plastic lamination keeps it within this tariff item.

Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric

Imitation suede nonwoven fabric, a lightweight nonwoven ≤25 g/m² impregnated with synthetic resins to mimic suede. The resin coating does not constitute a full plastic lamination, so it falls under this tariff item.

Insulation Backing Nonwoven

A lightweight nonwoven scrim, weighing 25 g/m² or less, coated with adhesive resins and mineral fillers for use as thermal insulation backing. The coating is not visible to the naked eye and does not consist of plastics or rubber, so it remains classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Insulation Thermal Nonwoven

Insulation thermal nonwoven, a 20 g/m² aerated polyester fabric for apparel insulation. The air-trapping structure is achieved through mechanical bonding, which does not exclude it from this tariff item.

Interlining Fusible Nonwoven

Interlining fusible nonwoven, an 18 g/m² nonwoven with heat-activated adhesive powder for apparel reinforcement. The partial coating is visible but does not constitute a full lamination, so it remains under this tariff item.

Label Backing Nonwoven

A release liner nonwoven, weighing 25 g/m² or less, coated with a silicone-mineral blend to prevent adhesive labels from sticking. The coating is not visible to the naked eye, so the product remains a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Mask Filter Layer Nonwoven

An electret-treated nonwoven, weighing 25 g/m² or less, coated with meltblown additives to enhance charge retention for surgical mask filter media. The treatment is not visible to the naked eye, keeping it in heading 56.03 as a nonwoven.

Medical Wipe Nonwoven Sheet

A lightweight nonwoven fabric, weighing 25 g/m² or less, impregnated with disinfectant agents other than plastics or rubber for use in disposable medical wipes. The impregnation is not visible to the naked eye, so the product remains a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Meltblown Filter Media Nonwoven

Ultra-fine meltblown nonwoven polypropylene at 22 g/m², used as a filter layer in N95 respirators and air filters. The lightweight construction and absence of visible plastic lamination qualify it for this tariff item.

Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Nonwoven

Microfiber cleaning cloth nonwoven, a 15 g/m² needle-punched polyester fabric for household cleaning. The mechanical bonding provides cohesion without added coatings, fitting this tariff item for lightweight nonwovens.

Microfiber Nonwoven Cleaning Cloth Base

Split microfiber polyester nonwoven fabric weighing 14 g/m², used as a substrate for premium cleaning cloths. Its high surface area captures fine dust, and the lightweight construction fits this tariff item.

Packaging Interliner Nonwoven

An anti-static coated nonwoven, weighing 25 g/m² or less, with conductive carbon particles for electronics packaging separators. The coating is not visible to the naked eye, so the product is classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Printing Substrate Nonwoven

A synthetic nonwoven paper alternative, weighing 25 g/m² or less, coated with ink-receptive mineral pigments for digital printing. The coating is not visible to the naked eye, keeping the product in heading 56.03 as a nonwoven.

Sensor Substrate Nonwoven

A conductive nonwoven, weighing 25 g/m² or less, coated with metal oxide particles for wearable sensor bases. The coating is not visible to the naked eye, so the product remains a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

SMS Nonwoven Coverstock for Diapers

SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven fabric at 18 g/m², serving as a soft topsheet for baby diapers and adult incontinence products. The lightweight, non-laminated construction qualifies for this tariff item.

SMS Nonwoven Surgical Gown Sheet

SMS nonwoven surgical gown sheet, an 18 g/m² spunbond-meltblown-spunbond fabric laminated with a breathable film. The lamination is visible, but the textile remains the essential character, so it falls under this tariff item.

Spunbond Polypropylene Facial Mask Fabric

Spunbond polypropylene facial mask fabric, a 20 g/m² nonwoven with a thin meltblown layer for filtration. The meltblown layer is part of the nonwoven structure, not a separate coating, so it remains under this tariff item.

Spunlace Nonwoven Wipes Substrate

Hydroentangled spunlace nonwoven viscose fabric weighing 15 g/m², used for wet wipes and cosmetic pads. The lightweight, non-coated construction provides absorbency without chemical binders, fitting this tariff item.

Tea Bag Filter Paper Nonwoven

Tea bag filter paper nonwoven, a 14 g/m² wetlaid blend of cellulose and man-made fibers. The heat-sealable property and fiber blend keep it classified as a nonwoven, not as paper, under this tariff item.

Technical Wick Nonwoven

A capillary nonwoven strip, weighing 25 g/m² or less, impregnated with hydrophilic agents for humidity control wicks. The impregnation is not visible to the naked eye, so the product is classified as a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Thermal Bonded Nonwoven Agricultural Fabric

Thermal point-bonded polypropylene nonwoven at 17 g/m², used for crop covers and weed control mats. The lightweight, permeable construction allows water and air flow while suppressing weeds, fitting this tariff item.

Wetlaid Nonwoven Battery Separator

Wetlaid nonwoven battery separator made of glass and microfiber at 23 g/m², used in lithium-ion batteries. The lightweight, non-coated construction provides ionic conductivity and insulation, fitting this tariff item.

Wipe Cleaning Cloth Nonwoven

A pre-impregnated microfiber nonwoven, weighing 25 g/m² or less, with alcohol-free cleaning agents and abrasives for lens and electronics wipes. The impregnation is not visible to the naked eye, so the product remains a nonwoven of heading 56.03.

Abrasive-Impregnated Nonwoven Scouring Pad

A nonwoven web weighing 55 g/m², impregnated with aluminum oxide abrasives held in a binder matrix, designed for kitchen scouring. It falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², with the abrasive impregnation not being plastics or rubber.

Agricultural Crop Cover Nonwoven 70 g/m²

Polypropylene spunbond nonwoven agricultural crop covers, weighing up to 70 g/m², UV-stabilized for frost protection and weed control. These uncoated nonwovens are classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as nonwovens weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m².

Antimicrobial Impregnated Filter Media

Meltblown nonwoven at 35 g/m² impregnated with silver-ion antimicrobial agents for HVAC filter media. This product falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range with non-plastic impregnation.

Anti-Static Impregnated Nonwoven Cover

Nonwoven fabric at 52 g/m² impregnated with anti-static agents for electronics packaging covers. This product is classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range with impregnation other than excluded materials.

Automotive Cabin Air Filter Media

Automotive cabin air filter media made from a nonwoven synthetic blend at 55 g/m², coated with adhesive for pleating. This product is used in car cabin air filters to trap dust and pollen, and falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m².

Automotive Nonwoven Insulation 55 g/m²

Polyester thermal and acoustic nonwoven insulation sheets, weighing 55 g/m², for use in car door panels and hood liners. These nonwovens are classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as nonwovens weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m².

Automotive PU-Free Acoustic Nonwoven

Needlepunch nonwoven at 45 g/m² coated with acoustic damping resin (non-plastic) for car interior soundproofing. This product falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range with special impregnation excluding plastics/rubber.

Baby Diaper Absorbent Core Nonwoven

Baby diaper absorbent core nonwoven topsheet fabric weighing 35 g/m², embedded with superabsorbent polymer for fluid wicking. This product is classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range, impregnated with plastics.

Battery Separator Nonwoven

Battery separator nonwoven membrane made of microporous polyethylene at 30 g/m², used in lithium-ion batteries to prevent short circuits. This product falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range, potentially coated for electrolyte retention.

Battery Separator Nonwoven 30 g/m²

Microporous polyethylene nonwoven separator sheets, weighing 30 g/m², for use in lithium-ion batteries. These thin nonwovens are classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as nonwovens weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², where cohesion is fiber-based and not plastic-embedded.

Breathable Resin-Coated Hygiene Nonwoven

Thermal-bonded nonwoven at 30 g/m² coated with breathable resin for diaper backsheets, excluding plastic dominance. This product is classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range with coating.

Cellulose Nonwoven Wipe Sheet 40 g/m²

Airlaid cellulose nonwoven sheets, weighing 40 g/m², for industrial cleaning wipes and absorbents. These nonwovens are classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as nonwovens weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², with cohesion from web fibers without plastic or rubber bonding.

Decorative Flock-Coated Nonwoven

Nonwoven substrate at 48 g/m² covered with electrostatic flocking fibers and adhesive resin, creating a velvet-like texture. This product falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a coated nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range.

Facial Mask Nonwoven Layer 35 g/m²

Spunbond polypropylene nonwoven inner layer for disposable face masks, weighing 35 g/m², sold as bulk fabric rolls. These nonwovens are classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as nonwovens weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², without lamination or coating.

Flame-Retardant Coated Nonwoven Interlining

A fusible interlining nonwoven fabric at 60 g/m², coated with flame-retardant chemical compounds (not plastics), used in fire-resistant workwear. It is classified under 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven weighing over 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², with the coating being a non-plastic substance.

Geotextile Separation Fabric

Geotextile separation fabric made of nonwoven polypropylene at 60 g/m², used in civil engineering for soil stabilization and drainage separation. This product is classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range, potentially laminated with plastic for UV resistance.

Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric

A nonwoven fabric weighing 40 g/m², impregnated with polyurethane to mimic the texture of genuine suede leather. It falls under 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², with the polyurethane impregnation not being a full coating or lamination.

Insulation Backing Nonwoven

Insulation backing nonwoven scrim reinforced with glass fiber at 28 g/m², used as backing for thermal insulation batts. This product falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a lightweight nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range, aiding fiberglass mat bonding.

Insulation Binder-Coated Nonwoven

A glass/polyester blend nonwoven at 62 g/m², coated with a phenolic binder resin for pipe insulation wrap. It is classified under 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven weighing over 25 g/m² but not over 70 g/m², with the coating being a resin other than plastics or rubber.

Interlining Fusible Nonwoven

Fusible nonwoven polyester fabric weighing 45 g/m² with heat-activated adhesive powder coating, used for garment collars and cuffs. This product is classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a medium-weight nonwoven coated with plastics.

Medical Gown SMS Nonwoven

Spunbond-meltblown-spunbond (SMS) composite nonwoven at 50 g/m² for disposable medical isolation gowns, offering fluid resistance. This product falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range, including layered constructions.