Baby Diaper Absorbent Core Nonwoven from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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