Polyester Spunlace Nonwoven Wipe Substrate from China
Hydroentangled spunlace nonwoven from polyester filaments, 22 g/m², used as base for wet wipes and cleaning cloths. HTS 5603.11.00.95 applies to this lightweight man-made nonwoven without impregnation. The spunlace process bonds fibers mechanically for absorbency.
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
• Specify bonding method (hydroentangled) in invoices to distinguish from chemical bonds
• Ensure no visible coatings to avoid 5603.21 classification
• Batch test fiber content for polyester purity required by customs