Polypropylene Heavy-Duty Nonwoven Shop Towel

Absorbent nonwoven wipe from polypropylene filaments >150 g/m² for industrial cleaning in garages and workshops. Falls under HTS 5603.14.9090 as other heavy nonwovens of man-made filaments, not coated visibly per chapter exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5603.12.00Same rate: 35%

If of polypropylene but specific subheading applies

Polypropylene has dedicated provisions; 'other' only if not fitting prior specs.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 35%

If made up as household rags or wipes

Made-up nonwoven articles for household use classify under Chapter 63.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If impregnated with cleaning chemicals

If plastic impregnation visible or forms bond, excludes to Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify as nonwoven, not 'rag' or 'cloth' to prevent shift to apparel waste headings

Provide grammage certificates; weights near 150 g/m² often audited

For sets with tools, declare as such to potentially use composite goods rules

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