Spunbond Polypropylene Facial Mask Fabric from China
Lightweight spunbond nonwoven polypropylene fabric weighing 20 g/m², used as the outer layer in disposable surgical face masks. It falls under HTS 5603.91.00.90 as a nonwoven textile material under 25 g/m², not impregnated or laminated with plastics visible to the naked eye. This classification applies to uncoated nonwovens primarily for protective apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify exact weight per m² with lab testing to confirm under 25 g/m² threshold
• Provide mill test certificates showing fiber composition and nonwoven construction
• Avoid misclassification as plastic film by ensuring no visible plastic coating