SMS Nonwoven Fabric 45 g/m² for Protective Apparel from Germany
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.
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
• 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