Polyester SMS Nonwoven Fabric 50 g/m² from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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