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%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
• Fiber ratio testing; >50% man-made keeps in 5603 vs Chapter 48
• FDA food contact compliance essential
• Specify nonwoven process (wetlaid) vs paper