Oil-Absorbent Boom Filler from Mexico
Nonwoven core of mechanically entangled polypropylene staple fibers >150 g/m² stuffed into oil spill response booms for absorbing hydrocarbons. HTS 5603.94.90.50 covers the entangled staple nonwoven material before assembly. Meets chapter note for nonwovens with plastic bonding if not excluded.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare as raw material vs finished boom; EPA compliance docs; absorption capacity tests aid classification