Polyester SMS Nonwoven Fabric 50 g/m²
SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven fabric of polyester filaments at 50 g/m², used in surgical masks and air filters. Classified under HTS 5603.12.00.95 for nonwovens of man-made filaments in the 25-70 g/m² range, with meltblown layer providing filtration without qualifying as plastic-bonded. Offers high dust protection and liquid resistance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of man-made staple fibers instead of filaments
Nonwovens from staple fibers rather than continuous filaments use the parallel subheading.
If paper-based rather than man-made filaments
Paper nonwovens or similar fall under Chapter 48, not textile Chapter 56.
If plastics or rubber form the primary bonding substance
Chapter notes relegate such nonwovens where plastic is the binder to Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the SMS construction process to distinguish from plastic-laminated goods and support Chapter 56 classification
• Ensure grammage certification as customs may test samples; discrepancies lead to duty adjustments
• For FDA-regulated uses like masks, align import docs with medical device requirements early
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