Oil-Absorbent Coated Nonwoven Pad from Germany
PP-based nonwoven (65 g/m²) coated with oleophilic mineral treatment for spill cleanup, other than plastics. Falls under 5603.92.0010 for weight range and special coating type per chapter exclusions. Deployed in marine/industrial spill response.
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
• EPA compliance docs for absorbency claims
• Prevent misclass as 'disposable article' in 4818
• Weight variance common; average multiple tests