Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric 100 g/m² from Germany
A lightweight polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric weighing 100 g/m², used for medical gowns and protective apparel. It falls under HTS 5603.13.00.95 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments in the 70-150 g/m² range, not otherwise specified. This classification applies to its fibrous structure without significant impregnation visible to the naked eye.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact weight per m² with lab testing to confirm 70-150 g/m² range and avoid reclassification to lighter/heavier subheadings
• Provide mill test certificates showing man-made filament composition to prevent disputes over natural fiber blends
• Ensure no visible plastic coating to the naked eye; otherwise, it shifts to Chapter 39 plastics headings