Wipe Substrate Nonwoven from China
Hydrophilic spunlace nonwoven fabric at 65 g/m² serving as base for wet wipes, impregnated with mild wetting agents. Under HTS 5603.92.00 as medium-weight nonwovens, including those with plastic or chemical impregnation. Used in household cleaning products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare impregnation chemicals; ensure REACH compliance for EU markets
• Import dry rolls only to stay in 5603; saturated sheets become 3401
• Test absorbency and flushability if marketed as such