Printing Substrate Nonwoven from Mexico
Synthetic nonwoven paper alternative ≤25 g/m² coated with ink-receptive mineral pigments for digital printing. Classed in HTS 5603.91.0010 for nonwovens with specialty coatings excluding plastics/rubber. Suitable for banners and labels.
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
• Pigment coating analysis essential; naked-eye test differentiates from Chapter 48 paper
• Declare print compatibility specs; avoid retail-pack classification under Chapter 49
• Rolls only for 56; slit sheets risk Chapter 48 if paper-like