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Speaker Cone Nonwoven Coneboard

> A wetlaid nonwoven pulp blend at 72 g/m², molded into rigid cones for audio speakers. It falls under tariff item 5603.93.00 as a nonwoven in the 70–150 g/m² range, pressed but retaining nonwoven structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8518.90.00Same rate: Free

If imported as a finished speaker cone

Loudspeaker parts are classified in Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• > If the cone is molded into a finished speaker part, it may be classified as a loudspeaker part in Chapter 85

• Ensure the nonwoven is not impregnated with resins that would change classification

• Provide weight and construction details for CBSA

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