Polyester SMS Nonwoven Fabric 120 g/m² from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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