SMS Nonwoven Fabric 120 g/m² for Surgical Drapes
SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven fabric at 120 g/m² provides bacterial barrier properties for surgical drapes and gowns. Classified in HTS 5603.93.00.90 due to its nonwoven construction and weight between 70-150 g/m², with bonding not relying on plastics as the primary substance. It meets chapter definitions for nonwovens enhanced by mechanical or thermal processes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing more than 150 g/m²
Heavier grammage nonwovens move to 5603.94 subheading, still in Chapter 56 but different weight category.
If impregnated or coated with visible plastics/rubber
Chapter notes place visibly coated nonwovens under 5603 only if not fully embedded; otherwise, textile-coated plastics go to Chapter 59 or 39.
If for industrial use as plastic sheeting reinforced with nonwoven
If nonwoven serves merely as reinforcement in cellular plastic sheets, chapter notes direct to Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain ISO 10993 biocompatibility certification for medical end-use to facilitate FDA clearance alongside customs
• Document production process to prove it's a true nonwoven (not knitted/crocheted) avoiding misclassification to Chapters 60-61
• Watch for over-declaration of meltblown content; if plastics form the bonding substance per notes, it may shift to 5603 exclusions
Related Products under HTS 5603.93.00.90
Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric 100 g/m²
This spunbond nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene weighs 100 g/m² and is used for disposable medical gowns and protective covers. It falls under HTS 5603.93.00.90 as a nonwoven textile material weighing more than 70 g/m² but not more than 150 g/m², without plastic or rubber impregnation visible to the naked eye. The material's structure relies on mechanical bonding rather than weaving or knitting.
Needlepunch Polyester Nonwoven 90 g/m² for Automotive Insulation
Needlepunch nonwoven from polyester fibers, weighing 90 g/m², used for car door panels and trunk liners. It qualifies under HTS 5603.93.00.90 as a nonwoven fabric in the specified weight range, with cohesion from needleloom felting process as per chapter notes. No plastics impregnation affects its textile classification.
Cellulose Nonwoven Wipe Sheet 110 g/m²
Nonwoven sheets from wood pulp cellulose weighing 110 g/m², designed for industrial cleaning wipes. HTS 5603.93.00.90 applies as 'other' nonwovens in the 70-150 g/m² range, encompassing man-made or natural fiber nonwovens without disqualifying coatings. Cohesion enhanced by airlaying or similar processes.
Bicomponent Fiber Nonwoven 130 g/m² for Filtration
Thermal-bonded bicomponent fiber nonwoven at 130 g/m² for air and liquid filtration media. Falls under HTS 5603.93.00.90 as other nonwovens 70-150 g/m², where fibers are synthetic with core-sheath structure for bonding without external plastics. Complies with chapter notes excluding only fully embedded materials.
PE-Laminated Freezer Paper Nonwoven Base 80 g/m²
Nonwoven fabric base at 80 g/m² lightly laminated with thin PE film for freezer paper used in meat wrapping. HTS 5603.93.00.90 covers it as the nonwoven layer dominates, with lamination not fully coating or embedding per chapter notes allowing inclusion in 5603. Primarily textile by weight and visibility.
Crop Cover Nonwoven Fabric 140 g/m²
UV-stabilized polypropylene nonwoven at 140 g/m² for agricultural crop protection covers. Classified HTS 5603.93.00.90 for nonwovens 70-150 g/m² 'other', with no rubber/plastic lamination excluding it from chapter notes. Mechanical properties from spunbond process.