Airlaid Nonwoven Pulp Core Material

Airlaid nonwoven fluff pulp composite at 24 g/m² for absorbent cores in feminine hygiene pads. HTS 5603.91.00.90 for lightweight nonwovens under 25 g/m² without rubber bonding. Enables superabsorbent polymer integration.

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.

4803.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If classified as tissue paper rather than nonwoven

Paper tissues lack the bonded fiber web of true nonwovens.

3401.20.00Same rate: 35%

If pre-impregnated with soap or detergents

Soap-impregnated textile articles move to Chapter 34.

5601Lower: 10% vs 35%

If considered textile wadding rather than nonwoven

Wadding of staple fibers precedes nonwoven classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide cross-sectional analysis showing nonwoven web structure

Declare SAP content separately if exceeding minor thresholds

Use ISF filing early due to hygiene product scrutiny

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