Polyester SMS Nonwoven Material 45 g/m² from Mexico
SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) polyester nonwoven at 45 g/m² provides barrier properties for surgical drapes and isolation gowns. Classified in HTS 5603.12.00 due to its man-made filament construction and specified weight range. This multilayer structure maintains nonwoven status without exceeding coating exclusions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide layered construction breakdown (spunbond/meltblown ratios) to confirm nonwoven classification
• Ensure basis weight certification; small variances can shift between 5603.12.00 and adjacent weights
• Medical end-use claims require FDA registration support, separate from HTS classification