Polyester SMS Nonwoven Fabric 120 g/m² from China
SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven fabric from polyester filaments at 120 g/m² qualifies under HTS 5603.13.00 for its man-made filament base and weight. Ideal for surgical drapes and isolation gowns due to high filtration efficiency. Not impregnated beyond standard bonding.
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
• Include production process details (SMS) in documentation to distinguish from woven fabrics
• Test for plastic content if meltblown layers suggest bonding substance; over 50% may go to Chapter 39
• Label as 'nonwoven' clearly to avoid confusion with knitted or felted materials in other headings