Polyester Flashspun Nonwoven Fabric from China
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.
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
• 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