Polypropylene Stitch-Bonded Medical Wipe Substrate from China
Dyed polypropylene warp-knit stitch-bonded fabric serving as the base for disposable medical wipes and drapes in healthcare settings. Falls under HTS 6005.37.00.20 for its synthetic composition, dyeing, and stitch-bonded construction recognized as knitted. Provides absorbency and strength for single-use medical applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility and sterilization certifications for medical end-use to facilitate FDA clearance alongside customs
• Prove warp-knit via stitch-bonding with manufacturing process affidavits to prevent Chapter 56 nonwoven errors
• Monitor import quotas or special regulations for synthetic textiles used in medical disposables