Baby Diaper Absorbent Core Nonwoven
Superabsorbent polymer-embedded nonwoven topsheet fabric weighing 35 g/m² for disposable baby diapers, allowing fluid wicking. HTS 5603.92.00 covers this nonwoven in the medium weight range, impregnated with plastics for absorbency enhancement. Key component in hygiene products.
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If weighing 25 g/m² or less
Lighter grammage nonwovens fall into the under-25 g/m² subheading.
If combined with paper and primarily paper by weight
Hybrid paper-nonwoven products may classify under Chapter 48 tissue/paper.
If plastic impregnation contains 50% or less textile by weight
Chapter note (a) directs low-textile content felts/nonwovens to Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare SAP (superabsorbent polymer) content separately; ensure nonwoven base meets weight specs
• Comply with CPSIA labeling if for children's products; retain absorbency test data
• Avoid classifying as finished diaper (9619.00) by importing in rolls, not cut components
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