SMS Nonwoven Fabric 45 g/m² for Protective Apparel
SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven fabric at 45 g/m² provides barrier protection for coveralls and lab coats. Classified under HTS 5603.92.00.95 due to its nonwoven construction and weight between 25-70 g/m², with minimal lamination. It's engineered for high filtration efficiency without full plastic embedding.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut and sewn into finished protective garments
Completed apparel from nonwovens shifts from Chapter 56 fabrics to Chapter 62 for garments, regardless of material.
If in felt form rather than spunbond nonwoven
Chapter notes define felt separately; needleloom or stitch-bonded felts classify under heading 5602 instead of 5603.
If plastics or rubber form the primary bonding substance
Heading 5603 excludes nonwovens where plastic/rubber is the bonding agent, directing to Chapter 39 or 40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the SMS layer construction and basis weight certification to differentiate from coated textiles that might classify elsewhere
• Check for any rubber or plastic bonding exceeding visible limits, as per Chapter 56 notes, to stay within nonwovens heading
• Label shipments clearly as 'nonwoven fabric for apparel' to aid CBP review and prevent misclassification as finished garments
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This lightweight polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric weighs 50 g/m² and is used for disposable medical gowns and drapes. It falls under HTS 5603.92.00.95 as a nonwoven material weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², without significant impregnation, coating, or lamination visible to the naked eye. The material's breathable and fluid-resistant properties make it ideal for healthcare applications.
Needlepunch Polyester Nonwoven 60 g/m²
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Polyester thermal and acoustic nonwoven insulation sheets at 55 g/m² for car door panels and hood liners. Fits HTS 5603.92.00.95 as other nonwovens 25-70 g/m², not reinforced for plastics per exclusions. Provides vibration damping without coatings.
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