Spunbond Polypropylene Facial Mask Fabric from Germany
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 — 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
• 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