Polyester Continuous Filament Nonwoven Geotextile 180 gsm

A robust nonwoven geotextile produced from polyester continuous filaments, weighing 180 g/m², designed for soil stabilization in civil engineering. Classified under HTS 5603.94.90.70 for filament-based nonwovens over 150 g/m², not coated beyond basic bonding. Its heavy weight suits heavy-duty applications like erosion control.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5603.94.90Same rate: 35%

If of man-made staple fibers instead of filaments

Staple fiber nonwovens over 150 g/m² classify under separate statistical suffixes in 5603.94.90.

3918.10Lower: 14.2% vs 35%

If impregnated/coated where plastic forms the bonding substance

Heading 5603 includes such, but if coating visible and dominant, exclusions send to Chapter 39 plastics.

5903.90.10.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If textile fabric coated for technical uses, not qualifying as nonwoven

If processed as coated textile fabric rather than true nonwoven, it moves to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include engineering specs and end-use declarations to prevent reclassification as lower-duty filters

Ensure documentation shows filament construction (not staple fibers) to stay in 'of filaments' subheading

Test for any rubber/plastic lamination; if for reinforcement only, it may go to Chapter 40

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