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Spunbond Polypropylene Facial Mask Fabric from China

Ultra-light nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene filaments, weighing 20 g/m², used as the outer layer in disposable face masks. It falls under HTS 5603.11.00.95 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments under 25 g/m², not otherwise specified. This lightweight material provides fluid resistance without additional coatings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify exact weight per m² with lab testing to confirm under 25 g/m² classification

Provide mill test certificates showing man-made filament composition for customs clearance

Avoid misclassification as coated nonwovens (5603.21) if no visible plastic layer