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Polyamide Hygiene Coverstock 35 g/m²

Polyamide filament nonwoven coverstock at 35 g/m² for topsheets on diapers and sanitary napkins. Classifies under HTS 5603.12.00 for its man-made filaments and precise weight range. Provides soft, breathable contact layer.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5603.94.90Same rate: 37.5%

If from man-made staple fibers

Hygiene coverstocks also produced from staple fibers classify 5603.9.

4818.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If thin paper tissues used similarly

Tissue facings for hygiene products remain Chapter 48.

3919.10.20Higher: 43.3% vs 37.5%

If self-adhesive plastic film laminated

Adhesive plastic tubes/profiles include laminated nonwovens.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify hydrophilicity treatment method without violating coating exclusions

• Document compatibility with absorbent cores for hygiene product assembly

• Bulk jumbo rolls require proper roll width and diameter declarations

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