Surgical Drape Nonwoven Fabric from China
Sterile nonwoven SMS fabric weighing 120 g/m², used to produce surgical drapes for blocking fluids during operations. Classified under HTS 5603.93.00 as a nonwoven in the 70-150 g/m² range, with light meltblown layer for barrier properties but not exceeding coating exclusions. Ideal for medical applications requiring breathability and strength.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
• Include FDA registration and sterilization certificates; declare as nonwoven sheet, not finished medical device
• Test and certify grammage precisely to stay within 5603.93; over 150 g/m² goes to 5603.94
• Avoid common pitfall of importing pre-cut/printed sheets, which may classify as 4818 if paper-like