Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric 50 g/m² from Mexico
This lightweight polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric weighs 50 g/m² and is commonly used for disposable medical gowns and protective covers. It falls under HTS 5603.12.00 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m². The material's fibrous structure and filament composition precisely match this classification.
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
• Verify exact weight per square meter through lab testing as it determines the subheading within Chapter 56
• Include detailed specifications on filament type and nonwoven process in commercial invoices to avoid reclassification
• Watch for visible plastic coatings; if covering both sides and naked-eye visible, it shifts to Chapter 39