Flashspun Polyethylene Nonwoven (Tyvek-like) from China
Flashspun high-density polyethylene nonwoven fabric at 24 g/m², similar to Tyvek, used for protective envelopes and apparel. Classified in HTS 5603.11.00.95 for lightweight man-made filament nonwovens. Unique manufacturing creates microfiber structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include technical datasheets proving flashspinning process for nonwoven status
• Test grammage rigorously as it's near 25 g/m² threshold
• Avoid packaging claims that suggest paper classification