5603.12.00.95 - Other (223)

This HTS classification, 5603.12.00.95, pertains to nonwoven fabrics that are primarily made of man-made filaments. These nonwovens fall within the weight range of more than 25 grams per square meter but not exceeding 70 grams per square meter. This specific category serves as a residual classification for nonwovens within this weight band that do not fit the specific descriptions of the preceding subheadings.

It is crucial to distinguish this residual category from its siblings. HTS code 5603.12.00.10 specifically covers nonwovens that are impregnated, coated, or covered with materials other than rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers, including those designated as "imitation suede." Furthermore, 5603.12.00.70 is reserved for nonwoven articles that are ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional, or retail sale, regardless of whether they are separated, perforated, or impregnated. Therefore, 5603.12.00.95 is for nonwoven fabrics within the specified weight parameters that are not otherwise specified or included in these more detailed sibling classifications, meaning they are typically sold in rolls or as raw material rather than finished articles, and are not treated with specific coatings or materials to the extent described in other codes.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 5603.12.00.95 implies that the nonwoven fabric's primary characteristic is its weight and material composition (man-made filaments), and it does not meet the criteria for more specific classifications within heading 5603.12.