Heading 5603

HTS code 5603Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

Chapter
56Felt, nonwovens and cordage
Tariff lines
27
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 5603

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
5603.11.0010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing not more than 25 g/m2)Freekg
5603.11.0070Nonwoven 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) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing not more than 25 g/m2)Freekg
5603.11.0095Other (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing not more than 25 g/m2)Freem2, kg
5603.12.0010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2)Freekg
5603.12.0070Nonwoven 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) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2)Freekg
5603.12.0095Other (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2)Freekg
5603.13.0010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2)Freekg
5603.13.0070Nonwoven 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) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2)Freekg
5603.13.0095Other (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2)Freekg
5603.14.3000Laminated fabrics (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 150 g/m2)Freekg
5603.14.9010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other)Freekg
5603.14.9090Other (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Of man-made filaments > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other)Freekg
5603.91.0010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing not more than 25 g/m2)Freekg
5603.91.0090Other (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing not more than 25 g/m2)Freekg
5603.92.0010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2)Freekg
5603.92.0070Nonwoven 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) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2)Freekg
5603.92.0095Other (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2)Freekg
5603.93.0010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2)Freekg
5603.93.0090Other (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2)Freekg
5603.94.1010Of wool or fine animal hair (469) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Floor covering underlays)Freem2, kg
5603.94.1090Other (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Floor covering underlays)Freem2, kg
5603.94.3000Laminated fabrics (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other)Freekg
5603.94.9010Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other > Other)Freekg
5603.94.9030Thermal bonded, of staple fibers (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other > Other > Other nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated or covered)Freekg
5603.94.9050Obtained by mechanical entanglement, of staple fibers (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other > Other > Other nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated or covered)Freekg
5603.94.9070Of filaments (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other > Other > Other nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated or covered > Other)Freekg
5603.94.9090Of staple fibers (223) (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Weighing more than 150 g/m2 > Other > Other > Other nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated or covered > Other)Freekg

Documents required to import under 5603

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Textile DeclarationRequired

    CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

  • Visa / Export LicenseConditional

    Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What is HTS code 5603?
HTS heading 5603 covers nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. It sits in Chapter 56 (felt, nonwovens and cordage) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 27 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5603?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5603 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 56