Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Geotextile Fabric from Canada
A heavy-duty nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene filaments, weighing over 150 g/m², used for soil stabilization and drainage in civil engineering projects. It falls under HTS 5603.14.9090 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments exceeding 150 g/m², not specifically provided for elsewhere. The material is neither impregnated nor laminated in a way that shifts it to chapters 39 or 40.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 150 g/m² via lab testing to confirm classification; provide mill test certificates
• Ensure no visible plastic coating to avoid reclassification under Chapter 39; naked eye inspection required
• Declare end-use accurately, as industrial geotextiles may qualify for duty exemptions under certain trade programs