Medical Gown SMS Nonwoven from Germany
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 — 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
• 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