U.S. imports of Nonwovens of Man-Made Filaments Weighing More Than 25 g/m² but Not More Than 70 g/m² (HS 560312) totaled $36.6M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Nonwovens of Man-Made Filaments Weighing More Than 25 g/m² but Not More Than 70 g/m² paid $4.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.95% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMid-weight nonwovens of man-made filaments in the 25–70 g/m² range serve as the backbone of roofing underlayments, automotive headliners, geotextile composites, and reusable shopping bags, where greater mass provides dimensional stability and durability. The US schedule mirrors the lighter-weight heading in structure, with separate lines for imitation suede (5603120010), ready-for-use packaged goods (5603120070), and other uncoated nonwovens (5603120095). Germany leads US supply in this weight band, with Turkey and Luxembourg also significant — Luxembourg's prominence reflecting the global headquarters and finishing operations of major nonwoven multinationals.
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3.5K import shipments a month
Basis weight (grams per square meter) is determined by weighing a standardized sample area of the fabric, typically using ASTM D3776 or ISO 9073-1 test methods. For customs purposes, CBP may request laboratory testing if the declared weight is near a threshold boundary (e.g., close to 25 or 70 g/m²). Importers should obtain mill test certificates confirming basis weight for each production lot to support the classification at entry.
Heading 5603 covers nonwovens 'whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated,' so light coating or lamination does not automatically displace the product from this heading. However, if the coating or laminate fundamentally changes the essential character of the article — for example, a heavy rubber or plastic coating that makes the textile component incidental — classification may shift to Chapter 39 (plastics) or Chapter 40 (rubber). The relative weight and function of each layer are the key analytical factors.
ImportsExports
Imports
$36.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$37.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $407.0M of Nonwovens of Man-Made Filaments Weighing More Than 25 g/m² but Not More Than 70 g/m² and exported $500.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 5603
Subheading 560312 · $36.6M of $162.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5603120095 | Oth Nonwov, Manmade, Nt Imp/Coated,(25 - 70 G/M2) | $29.2M | 13.81% | 95.96% | $4.0M |
| 5603120070 | Nonwov Mm,25-70 G/M2, Rdy Fr Use, Pkg Fr Sale, Nes | $4.7M | 11.41% | 72.91% | $541K |
| 5603120010 | Non-Wovens, Mm, Imit Suede,(25 - 70 G/M2) | $2.7M | 6.40% | 42.76% | $172K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5603120000 | Nonwovens, of Mmf Weighing (25-70 G/M2) | $37.1M |
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
China pays 32.8% duty; India 9.6%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
10.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.95% of imports for consumption.