Antimicrobial Impregnated Filter Media
Antimicrobial impregnated filter media is a meltblown nonwoven (35 g/m²) impregnated with silver-ion antimicrobial agents for HVAC filter media. It is classified under this tariff item as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range with non-plastic impregnation, inhibiting microbial growth in air filtration.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nonwoven weighs 25 g/m² or less
Weight below the minimum for this item.
If the nonwoven weighs more than 70 g/m²
Weight exceeds the maximum for this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the antimicrobial agents do not constitute a preparation that makes the textile merely a carrying medium, which would reclassify per Chapter 56 Note 1(a)
• Provide the impregnation details and weight to the CBSA
• Verify if the product requires any health or environmental certifications
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