Nonwoven Polyester Filter Bag from China
Industrial filter bag constructed from nonwoven polyester fabric at 120 g/m², perforated for liquid flow, packaged for retail sale. Classified under HTS 5603.13.00.70 as a ready-for-use nonwoven article of man-made filaments for institutional use, not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide filtration efficiency specs and fabric weight certification to support nonwoven article status
• Declare as 'industrial filter' not machinery part to stay in Chapter 56
• Check for impregnation levels; heavy rubber coating excludes from heading per notes