5603.93.00.90/SMS Nonwoven Fabric 120 g/m² for Surgical Drapes/Germany

SMS Nonwoven Fabric 120 g/m² for Surgical Drapes from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• 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