Air Filtration Media Nonwoven from China
Static charged 24 g/m² meltblown nonwoven polypropylene for HVAC air filters. HTS 5603.91.00 applies to lightweight nonwovens coated for static properties in filtration. Coating enhances particle capture without full embedding.
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
• Include MERV rating certifications for filtration claims during entry
• Differentiate from filter cartridges (8421) by importing as flat sheet only
• Test for rubber/plastics lamination visibility to prevent Chapter 39 shift