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Polyester Stitch-Bonded Nonwoven Wipe Material

Industrial-grade polyester fabric created through stitch-bonding with multi-color yarns, used for disposable wipes in cleaning applications. Falls under HTS 6005.38.0020 due to its warp-knit synthetic structure excluding headings 6001-6004, with chapter inclusion of stitch-bonded as knitted. Provides absorbency and strength for commercial use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina10%+37.5%47.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico10%+10.0%20%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada10%+10.0%20%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany10%โ€”10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5603.94Lower: 12.5% vs 47.5%

If mechanically bonded nonwoven, not stitch-bonded

Nonwovens without knitting process are in Chapter 56, based on bonding method.

6006.34.00Same rate: 47.5%

If for other knitted types beyond warp

Non-warp knits of synthetic fibers with colors go to Chapter 6006.

4818.10.00Lower: 37.5% vs 47.5%

If paper-based composite for wipes

Household cleaning wipes often classified as paper products if predominant material changes.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify non-hazardous for wipes; document stitch-bonding process to distinguish from true nonwovens in 5603

โ€ข Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for retail rolls under different stats

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