SMS Nonwoven Coverstock for Diapers from Germany
SMS (spunmelt spunbond) nonwoven fabric at 18 g/m² serving as soft topsheet for baby diapers and adult incontinence products. Classified under HTS 5603.91.00.90 for lightweight nonwovens not over 25 g/m² without rubber or plastic bonding visible externally. Essential for hygiene product manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets proving SMS construction and weight compliance
• Declare as nonwoven, not plastic, to avoid Chapter 39 reclassification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain polypropylene nonwovens from Asia