Nonwoven Nylon Filter Discs for Retail Aquariums

Pre-cut, packaged nylon filament nonwoven discs ≤25 g/m² for aquarium filter cartridges, sold retail. These ready-for-use articles qualify under 5603.11.00.70 as lightweight nonwovens for retail sale.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5911.40.01.00Higher: 43% vs 35%

If for industrial filtration equipment

Technical filter textiles for machinery classify in 5911, not general retail nonwovens.

8421.99.01Same rate: 35%

If imported as complete filter elements

Finished filter parts move to machinery Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify as retail packaged even for aquarium hobby use, not industrial filters

Provide mesh size/air permeability specs supporting nonwoven structure

Separate from activated carbon composites to maintain pure nonwoven status

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