Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric from Canada
Lightweight spunbond nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene man-made filaments, weighing 20 g/m², used for disposable medical gowns and protective covers. It falls under HTS 5603.11.00 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments under 25 g/m², not impregnated or coated beyond basic bonding. This classification applies to its primary fibrous structure without visible plastic embedding.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify weight certification (under 25 g/m²) via lab tests to confirm 5603.11.00 classification and avoid reclassification to heavier subheadings
• Provide mill test reports showing man-made filament composition; ensure no visible plastic coating to prevent shift to Chapter 39