Automotive Cabin Air Filter Media from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
Import Tips
• 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