Airlaid Composite Nonwoven Surfacing from Germany
Airlaid nonwoven from polypropylene filaments mixed with pulp, 23 g/m², used as surfacing for absorbent cores. The filament component dominates classification in HTS 5603.11.00.95. Provides smooth surface over fluff pulp.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content breakdown showing man-made filaments predominate
• Test total grammage including minor pulp content
• Distinguish from 100% pulp airlaid (Chapter 48)