Abrasive Backing Nonwoven Web
> A nonwoven polyester web weighing 135 g/m², designed as a flexible backing for coated abrasives and sanding discs. It falls under tariff item 5603.93.00 as a nonwoven fabric in the 70–150 g/m² weight range, and is not coated or covered with plastics or rubber in a manner that would exclude it from Chapter 56.
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 web is already coated with abrasive powder or grain
Abrasive-coated textile material is excluded from Chapter 56 and classified in heading 68.05.
If the nonwoven is completely embedded in plastics or rubber
Nonwovens entirely embedded in plastics or rubber are classified in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the nonwoven web is not coated or covered with plastics or rubber in a way visible to the naked eye, as that could shift classification to Chapter 39 or 40
• Keep technical specifications showing the weight and fiber composition for CBSA verification
• If the web is imported with abrasive grit already applied, it may fall under heading 68.05 instead
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