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5501.40.00.00/Polypropylene Tow for Medical Nonwovens/Mexico

Polypropylene Tow for Medical Nonwovens from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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Import Tips

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

• Avoid 5603 if lightly bonded