Breathable Polyethylene Film-Nonwoven Laminate

Microporous PE film laminated to 15 g/m² polypropylene nonwoven for housewrap and medical gowns. While laminated, the thin PE layer may not trigger Chapter 39 exclusion per chapter notes. Falls under HTS 5603.11.00.95 as lightweight man-made nonwoven.

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.

3921.90.11.00Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If plastic film dominates and visible on both sides

Chapter notes exclude nonwovens fully embedded or double-coated plastics.

5603Same rate: 35%

If coated but over 25 g/m²

Both weight and coating presence affect subheading.

5903.20.10.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If reinforced base fabric with PU coating

PU-coated textiles classify under 5903, not plain nonwoven laminates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide cross-sections showing nonwoven remains primary component

Confirm lamination doesn't meet 'completely embedded' exclusion criteria

Document total weight attribution to nonwoven layer

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