Abrasive Backing Nonwoven 200 g/m² from Mexico
Heavy-duty polyester nonwoven 200 g/m² as backing for coated abrasives like sanding discs. Under HTS 5603.14.90 as other >150 g/m² filament nonwovens. Pre-coating stage keeps it in Chapter 56.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare unfinished; coated abrasives shift headings
• Tensile strength specs support heavy-duty claim
• Check for latex impregnation; heavy amounts exclude