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HTS 5603 Chapter 56 Section XI Synced Apr 28, 2026

Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated:

Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated:

Base HTS duty
Column 1 General
Effective (China)
15%
Ch. 99
Stacked measures
1
at China
Last change
2 months
Ch. 99 15.0%

What this covers

Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, including all types of textile fabrics that are not woven or knitted, such as spunbond, meltblown, and other nonwoven materials used in various applications.

spunbond nonwoven fabric meltblown filter media nonwoven surgical gowns nonwoven insulation panels nonwoven carpet backing
Duty stack · origin china

How the 15.0% is built.

0%3.8%7.7%11.5%15.4%
122 · 15.0%
Section 122
All origins except · 9903.01.80
+15.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
15.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value

You may also consider

  • 5601

    Knitted fabrics, parent heading for textile fabrics.

  • 5602

    Crocheted fabrics, parent heading for textile fabrics.

  • 5604

    Nonwovens, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, adjacent classification.

Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 5603 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on Apr 28, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
Questions about 5603

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

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HTS 5603 · synced Apr 28, 2026 14:34 UTC