Polyester Flashspun Nonwoven Fabric

Flashspun polyester filament nonwoven, 12 g/m², known for high strength in packaging interliners. HTS 5603.11.00 applies to this direct-spun man-made filament product under 25 g/m², without coatings. Tyvek-like material but classified as nonwoven per structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.69.20Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If presented as woven imitation fabric

Nonwovens mimicking wovens may classify under Chapter 54 man-made woven fabrics.

5602.10.90Higher: 45.6% vs 35%

If needleloom felt rather than true nonwoven

Chapter note defines felt separately from nonwovens in 5603.

5903.90.20Same rate: 35%

If textile fabric impregnated with plastics for industrial use

Visible plastic impregnation moves to Chapter 59 coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide flashspinning process details to affirm continuous filament nonwoven status

Confirm no cellular plastic content; chapter exclusions apply strictly

Watch for set sales with plastics; individual rolls stay in 5603

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