Surgical Face Mask Nonwoven Fabric
Surgical face mask nonwoven fabric is a polypropylene nonwoven weighing 40 g/m², used as the primary filter layer in disposable surgical face masks. It falls under this tariff item as a nonwoven material in the specified weight range, whether or not impregnated or coated, and is not excluded by Chapter 56 notes.
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 more than 70 g/m²
Weight exceeds the maximum threshold.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the nonwoven is not completely embedded in plastics, which would reclassify to Chapter 39
• Provide the weight and filtration efficiency data to the CBSA
• Verify if the product requires Health Canada authorization as a medical device
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