Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric from Germany
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 — 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
• 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