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Nonwoven Retail Face Masks

Disposable 3-ply nonwoven face masks (45 g/m² total), earloop attached, individually packaged for retail sale. HTS 5603.92.00.70 covers these ready-for-use nonwoven articles not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6307.90.98Lower: 27% vs 37.5%

If certified as NIOSH N95 respirators

Specialty filter masks with performance certification classify as 'other made-up articles' under Chapter 63.

5603.12.00Same rate: 37.5%

If imported as bulk uncut mask filter media

Unfinished nonwoven sheets/rolls for mask production remain under fabric headings.

9020.00.60.00Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If with integrated exhalation valves

Masks with functional valves become breathing appliances under Chapter 90.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Measure total grammage of all layers combined to stay within 25-70 g/m² range

• Retail individual packaging qualifies even without institutional end-use markings

• N95 certification may trigger 6307.90 classification if meeting specific filter standards