Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Nonwoven from China
15 g/m² needle-punched microfiber polyester nonwoven for household cleaning cloths. Under HTS 5603.91.00 as lightweight nonwovens not exceeding 25 g/m², ideal for absorbent wipes. Cohesion via mechanical bonding fits chapter definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm nonwoven status vs woven microfiber, which goes to Chapter 60
• Provide end-use declaration if for automotive vs household to avoid quotas
• Watch for color change from impregnation; doesn't affect visibility test per notes