Meltblown Filter Media Nonwoven from China
Ultra-fine meltblown nonwoven polypropylene at 22 g/m² used as filter layer in N95 respirators and air filters. HTS 5603.91.00.90 covers this lightweight nonwoven without plastic lamination visible to the eye. Critical for filtration efficiency in PPE.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Require filtration efficiency test reports for customs valuation
• Label clearly as 'meltblown nonwoven' to distinguish from plastic membranes
• Monitor Section 301 tariffs if originating from China