Tea Bag Filter Paper Nonwoven from Germany
14 g/m² wetlaid nonwoven blend of cellulose/man-made fibers for tea bags. HTS 5603.91.00 covers lightweight nonwovens heat-sealable for packaging. Blend avoids paper classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Fiber ratio testing; >50% man-made keeps in 5603 vs Chapter 48
• FDA food contact compliance essential
• Specify nonwoven process (wetlaid) vs paper