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Nonwoven Retail Polishing Pads

Pre-cut circular nonwoven pads (42 g/m²) for hand polishing, packaged in retail blister packs. HTS 5603.92.00.70 covers these ready-for-use retail nonwoven abrasives.

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.

6805Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If coated with mineral abrasives

Abrasive papers/cloths with visible grit classify under Chapter 68.

5603.12.00Same rate: 37.5%

If bulk sheets for custom cutting

Unfinished nonwoven webs classify as fabrics, not ready-for-use pads.

4016.99.60Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If rubber-bonded abrasive

Rubber-impregnated abrasives shift to Chapter 40 per exclusion notes.

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

• Blister retail packaging clearly establishes 'packaged for retail sale' status

• Confirm abrasive coating not visible (6805.11 if mineral abrasives dominate)

• Hand-use pads distinguished from machine pads (industrial use same HTS)