Hydrophilic Spunlace Baby Wipe Nonwoven from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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