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)

This HTS classification, 5603.12.00.70, pertains to nonwoven articles that are ready for immediate use and packaged for sale to industrial, institutional, or retail customers. These articles are manufactured from man-made filaments, specifically weighing more than 25 g/m² but not exceeding 70 g/m². The classification encompasses a wide range of nonwoven products that meet these weight criteria, regardless of whether they have been separated, perforated, or impregnated, provided they are not specifically classified elsewhere within the HTS.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5603.12.00.10, which covers nonwoven articles of man-made filaments with the same weight specifications but are specifically characterized by being impregnated, coated, or covered with materials *other than* rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers, or are classified as "imitation suede." Our current classification, 5603.12.00.70, is for those nonwoven articles that do not fall under these specific material treatments or "imitation suede" designation, or are otherwise not specifically included in other more descriptive subcategories. The remaining sibling, 5603.12.00.95, serves as a residual category for any nonwoven articles within this weight range that do not fit into the more defined classifications.

As 5603.12.00.70 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the practical application of this classification hinges on a thorough examination of the physical characteristics of the nonwoven article, particularly its weight per square meter, its construction from man-made filaments, its readiness for use and packaging, and the absence of specific impregnating or coating materials that would direct it to a more specific sibling classification. Examples include certain types of medical wipes, disposable cleaning cloths, or filter media that meet these precise specifications.