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Polypropylene Tow for Medical Nonwovens from Canada

Fine-denier polypropylene tow for spunmelt nonwovens in surgical drapes and masks. HTS 5501.40.00.00 as polypropylene filament tow fed directly to extruders. Meets hygiene standards for healthcare textiles.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include biocompatibility certs and FDA equivalence docs; verify no finishes applied

• Avoid 5603 if lightly bonded