U.S. imports of Nonwovens of Manmade Filaments, Over 150 g/m² (HS 560314) totaled $27.5M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Nonwovens of Manmade Filaments, Over 150 g/m² paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHeavy-weight manmade-filament nonwovens exceeding 150 g/m² serve demanding structural applications — roofing underlays, civil engineering geotextiles, and heavy-duty filtration — where tensile strength and dimensional stability are critical. The US tariff schedule distinguishes laminated fabrics (5603143000) from imitation-suede constructions (5603149010) and other uncoated material (5603149090), making accurate product characterization essential at entry. Canada and Germany are the leading suppliers to the US market, with Japan also a notable source. Importers of laminated variants should confirm whether the laminate layer triggers a different chapter classification under textile or plastics provisions.
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1.3K import shipments a month
Classification hinges on whether the essential character of the article is the nonwoven textile or the plastic layer. If the nonwoven substrate gives the product its primary function and the plastic coating is incidental, heading 5603 typically applies. If the plastic layer dominates by weight, thickness, or function, Chapter 39 may be more appropriate. A licensed customs broker or binding ruling request can resolve ambiguous cases.
Canada's proximity and USMCA eligibility make it a cost-competitive source for construction and industrial nonwovens shipped to US manufacturers. Germany's leadership reflects its advanced technical-textile industry, particularly in engineered geotextile and filtration grades that require tightly controlled fiber denier and bonding specifications not always available from lower-cost producers.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 5603
Subheading 560314 · $27.5M of $162.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$27.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$26.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $304.0M of Nonwovens of Manmade Filaments, Over 150 g/m² and exported $326.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5603149090 | Oth Nonwov, Manmade, Nt Impreg/Coated, Gt 150 G/M2 | $16.8M | 9.99% | 70.01% | $1.7M |
| 5603143000 | Nonwoven Laminated Fabrics, Man-Made, Gt 150 G/M2 | $9.6M | 5.66% | 53.51% | $541K |
| 5603149010 | Non-Wov, Mm, Imitation Suede, Weighing Gt 150 G/M2 | $1.1M | 12.10% | 73.33% | $134K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5603140000 | Nonwovens, of Manmade-Filament, Weighing Gt 150g/M2 | $26.5M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and India together supply 49% of it. China pays 34.0% duty; Canada 1.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
35.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.57% of imports for consumption.
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