Nonwoven Polyester Makeup Remover Pads

Lightweight polyester nonwoven pads under 25 g/m², perforated and packaged for retail makeup removal. Classified in 5603.11.00.70 as ready-for-use nonwoven filament articles for consumer sale, meeting weight and preparation criteria.

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.

5603.12.00Same rate: 35%

If weighing over 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m²

Weight threshold determines subheading; heavier filament nonwovens shift to 5603.12.

3304.99.50.00Same rate: 35%

If pre-impregnated with substantial beauty preparations

Nonwovens saturated with cosmetics classify as beauty products rather than base textile articles.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 35%

If completely embedded in plastics per chapter exclusion

Chapter 56 notes direct fully embedded nonwovens to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide grammage certificates proving ≤25 g/m² to distinguish from heavier nonwovens in 5603.12

Label as 'retail packaged' with UPC codes to support ready-for-use status versus industrial bulk

Avoid impregnation exceeding trace levels that could trigger cosmetic regulations under FDA

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