U.S. imports of Nonwovens of Manmade Filaments, Not Over 25 g/m² (HS 560311) totaled $13.6M in September 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Nonwovens of Manmade Filaments, Not Over 25 g/m² paid $1.7M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 12.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataLightweight nonwovens of manmade filaments at or below 25 g/m² are a critical input for hygiene, medical, filtration, and agricultural applications — including surgical drapes, diaper coverstock, and crop protection fabrics — where low basis weight and filament-based construction deliver strength-to-weight advantages. The US schedule distinguishes imitation-suede grades (5603110010), consumer-ready packaged products (5603110070), and other unimpregnated/uncoated grades (5603110095). Turkey is the leading supplier, followed by Czech Republic and Egypt, reflecting significant nonwoven manufacturing capacity in those countries serving global hygiene and industrial markets. Goods subject to Section 301 tariffs may apply to shipments from China.
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The heading explicitly covers nonwovens 'whether or not impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated,' so those treatments do not move the product out of 560311 as long as the basis weight remains at or below 25 g/m² and the substrate is of manmade filaments. However, if lamination adds a plastic film that becomes the essential character of the composite, classification may shift to Chapter 39. The specific construction should be reviewed with a customs broker.
Basis weight is the primary classification determinant separating 560311 (≤25 g/m²) from 560312 (>25 g/m² to ≤70 g/m²). Importers should obtain mill test certificates or technical data sheets stating the nominal and tolerance-range basis weight in g/m², as CBP may test samples at the port of entry. Weight variation across a roll can create classification risk if the nominal weight is close to the 25 g/m² threshold.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5603110095 | Oth Nonwov, Manmade, Nt Impreg/Coated, Lt=25 G/M2 | $8.6M | 13.28% | 95.15% | $1.1M |
| 5603110070 | Nonwov Mm, Lt=25 G/M2, Rdy Fr Use, Pkg Fr Sale, Nes | $4.6M | 8.16% | 77.04% | $379K |
| 5603110010 | Non-Wov, Mm, Oth Tn Flr Cov/Lam; Imit Sude, Lt=25 G/M2 | $1.8M | 7.37% | 73.55% | $136K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5603110000 | Nonwovens of Manmade Filaments Weighing Lt 25 G/M2 | $12.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$13.6MYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $164.5M of Nonwovens of Manmade Filaments, Not Over 25 g/m².
Imports · September 2026
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China pays 26.0% duty; Malaysia 10.0%.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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rate provision · imports
11.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.13% of imports for consumption.
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 5603
Subheading 560311 · $13.6M of $162.2M