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Cellulose Fiber Sanitary Face Masks from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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