Polyester Nonwoven Waste Scraps from Mexico
Edge trims and defective sheets from spunbond/meltblown polyester nonwoven production. HTS 5505.10.0040 for polyester synthetic fiber waste from nonwoven manufacturing processes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• GSM and basis weight specs help verify nonwoven origin
• Thermal bonded waste may require cooling during shipping
• Hygiene product recyclers prefer specific polymer grades