Medical Gown SMS Nonwoven from Japan
Medical gown SMS nonwoven is a spunbond-meltblown-spunbond composite at 50 g/m², used for disposable medical isolation gowns, offering fluid resistance. It falls under this tariff item as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range, including layered constructions, and is not excluded by Chapter 56 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the nonwoven is not completely embedded in plastics or rubber, which would reclassify to Chapter 39 or 40
• Provide the SMS layer composition and weight to the CBSA
• Verify if the product requires Health Canada approval as a medical device