HTS heading 5603 · Chapter 56
HTS 5603: Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered…
HTS heading 5603 covers nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. It has 11 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (11 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of man-made filaments: | |||||
| 5603.11.00 | Weighing not more than 25 g/m2 | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.11.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.11.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.11.00.95 | Other (223)[m2, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.12.00 | Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2 | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.12.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.12.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.12.00.95 | Other (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.13.00 | Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2 | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.13.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.13.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.13.00.95 | Other (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.14 | Weighing more than 150 g/m2: | ||||
| 5603.14.30.00 | Laminated fabrics (223)[kg] | Free | 83.5% | Estimate → | |
| 5603.14.90 | Other | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.14.90.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.14.90.90 | Other (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 5603.91.00 | Weighing not more than 25 g/m2 | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.91.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.91.00.90 | Other (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.92.00 | Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2 | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.92.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.92.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.92.00.95 | Other (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.93.00 | Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2 | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.93.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.93.00.90 | Other (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.94 | Weighing more than 150 g/m2: | ||||
| 5603.94.10 | Floor covering underlays | Free | 40% | ||
| 5603.94.10.10 | Of wool or fine animal hair (469)[m2, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.94.10.90 | Other[m2, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 5603.94.30.00 | Laminated fabrics (223)[kg] | Free | 83.5% | Estimate → | |
| 5603.94.90 | Other | Free | 74% | ||
| 5603.94.90.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated or covered: | |||||
| 5603.94.90.30 | Thermal bonded, of staple fibers (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.94.90.50 | Obtained by mechanical entanglement, of staple fibers (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 5603.94.90.70 | Of filaments (223)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5603.94.90.90 | Of staple fibers (223)[kg] | Estimate → |
36 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 5603.11.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 5603?
Heading 5603 has 11 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (11 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 5603?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 5603?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.