Medical Gown SMS Nonwoven from China
Spunbond-meltblown-spunbond (SMS) composite nonwoven at 50 g/m² for disposable medical isolation gowns, offering fluid resistance. Classified under HTS 5603.92.00 for nonwovens 25-70 g/m², including layered constructions with plastic bonding. Used in healthcare PPE.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide AAMI PB70 or EN 13795 test results for protective classification
• Import in rolls to avoid Chapter 62 garment duties; track layer grammage total
• Ensure meltblown layer bonding doesn't qualify as Chapter 39 exclusion