Geotextile Separation Fabric from Mexico
Nonwoven polypropylene fabric at 60 g/m² used in civil engineering for soil stabilization and drainage separation. Falls under HTS 5603.92.00 as nonwovens 25-70 g/m², potentially laminated with plastic for UV resistance. Prevents mixing of subsoil layers in construction.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include tensile strength, puncture resistance, and permeability test reports per ASTM standards
• Certify UV resistance if laminated; distinguish from finished geocomposites (3921)
• Measure grammage after lamination to stay within 70 g/m² limit