Nonwovens of Man-Made Filaments Weighing Not More Than 25 g/m²

HTS 5603110070 captures nonwoven products in this weight range that are already packaged for direct retail or end-consumer sale, such as pre-cut disposable wipes or medical drapes in individual packaging. Bulk rolls or industrial-format nonwovens not packaged for retail fall under 5603110095 (uncoated) or 5603110010 (imitation suede/floor covering). The packaging and presentation at time of importation — not the intended downstream use — determines which line applies.

Turkey has invested heavily in spunbond and SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven capacity, particularly for hygiene and medical applications, giving it competitive scale in the sub-25 g/m² weight range. Geographic proximity to European raw material suppliers and relatively lower energy costs compared to Western Europe contribute to its export competitiveness. Importers sourcing from Turkey should verify rules-of-origin documentation carefully, as fiber and polymer inputs may originate in third countries.