Hydrophilic Spunlace Baby Wipe Nonwoven
Lightweight 22 g/m² spunlace nonwoven of viscose/polyester, treated for absorbency in wet wipes. HTS 5603.91.00 covers such low-weight nonwovens, impregnated for hygiene applications. Treatment enhances water absorption without disqualifying under chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of man-made staple fibers, polyurethane foam bonded
Specific bonding types like PU foam classify under 5603.12 regardless of weight.
If primarily cellulose-based like tissue
Paper wadding or hygiene products predominate under Chapter 48.
If imported as complete wet wipes in liquid
Finished hygiene articles with soap/detergents classify by end-use in Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for chemical impregnation levels; excessive plastics bonding shifts to Chapter 39 exclusion
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 70/30 viscose/polyester) per FTC rules
• For retail sets with liquids, classify as complete article under 3401 if wipe is secondary
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