PET Spunlace Nonwoven Wipe Substrate from Germany
Spunlace nonwoven from polyester (PET) man-made filaments, 22 g/m², used as base for wet wipes before saturation. HTS 5603.11.00 covers this lightweight filament nonwoven, as hydroentangling bonds without plastics or rubber per chapter notes. Not yet impregnated for final use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include fiber content labels (100% PET filaments) and bonding method (hydroentangled) for customs review
• Test for no naked-eye visible coating; pre-impregnated versions may classify differently