Cellulose Fiber Sanitary Face Masks from China
Lightweight, breathable face masks from wet-laid cellulose non-woven webs, pleated and shaped for sanitary household use like pollen protection. Meets HTS 4818.90.0020 criteria for cut-to-shape paper/cellulose sanitary articles, excluding apparel with substantial non-paper elements. Biodegradable and disposable design.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Conduct material composition testing to confirm cellulose wadding dominance, as blends over 50% synthetic shift headings
• Use 'sanitary barrier' not 'protective equipment' in descriptions to avoid PPE regulations
• Ensure no printed motifs dominate, per chapter notes, to prevent chapter 49 reassignment