Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
In plain English
This category includes nonwoven materials that may be treated with various coatings, impregnations, or laminations. The items are split into two main groups based on whether they are made from man-made filaments or other materials. Within each group, the specific classification depends on the weight of the fabric per square meter, ranging from lightest to heaviest categories.
6-digit subheadings (8)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)
Chapter 56 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Carpet underlay (5602) vs. carpet (5701-5703); paper-felt nonwovens (5603) vs. paper (Chapter 48).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 56
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