Polyester SMS Nonwoven Fabric 120 g/m²
SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven fabric made from polyester filaments, at 120 g/m², commonly used in surgical drapes. Classified under HTS 5603.13.00.95 for nonwovens of man-made filaments in the specified weight range, whether or not lightly laminated. Excludes cases where rubber or plastics fully embed the textile per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily needleloom felt rather than spunbond
Chapter 56 defines felt separately, including needleloom types, shifting from nonwovens.
If for retail sale as coated textile fabric
Impregnated or coated nonwovens for apparel may classify under Chapter 59 if visible and functional.
If combined with paper for reinforcing and sold as sheets
Paper-based composites with textile reinforcement go to Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the specific construction (SMS) and bonding method in documentation to distinguish from coated products
• Include grammage certificates; tolerances are strict, and misweighting leads to duty adjustments
• Avoid shipping in bulk rolls over 150 g/m² equivalent after packaging to stay in this subheading
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