Automotive Cabin Air Filter Media
Nonwoven fabric made from polyester staple fibers, weighing over 150 g/m², used as filter media in car cabin air filters. It falls under HTS 5603.94.90.90 as other nonwovens of staple fibers, whether or not impregnated or coated, exceeding the weight threshold. The material captures dust and allergens without being fully embedded in plastics.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of man-made filaments instead of staple fibers
Filament-based nonwovens shift to 5603.12, as staple fibers specifically denote short-cut fibers per Chapter 56 notes.
If completely embedded in plastics or rubber
Chapter notes exclude nonwovens fully embedded in plastics, directing to Chapter 39 self-adhesive plates/sheets.
If imported as complete filter parts for motor vehicles
Finished filter elements are classified by function in Chapter 84, not as raw nonwoven material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber composition via lab tests to confirm staple fiber content over 50% for Chapter 56 eligibility
• Provide mill certificates showing weight >150 g/m² and any coatings visible to the naked eye
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 39 if plastic coating fully embeds the nonwoven
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