5603.14.30.00 - Laminated fabrics (223)

This HTS category, 5603.14.30.00, specifically covers laminated nonwovens that are manufactured from man-made filaments and have a weight exceeding 150 grams per square meter. Lamination in this context refers to the process of bonding two or more layers of nonwoven fabric together, or bonding a nonwoven layer to another material such as a film or a woven fabric, to enhance properties like strength, barrier protection, or aesthetic appeal. The key defining characteristics are the use of man-made filaments as the base material, the nonwoven structure, the significant weight, and the subsequent lamination process.

Within the broader category of nonwovens weighing more than 150 g/m², this subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 5603.14.90 ("Other"), by the explicit inclusion of laminated products. The "Other" category would encompass nonwovens meeting the weight and filament criteria but which have not undergone a lamination process. Therefore, the presence or absence of a lamination layer is the primary distinguishing factor.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Classification decisions for goods falling under 5603.14.30.00 will therefore hinge on whether the product meets all the criteria: being a nonwoven of man-made filaments, weighing more than 150 g/m², and having undergone a lamination process. Examples of goods that might be classified here include certain types of industrial membranes, specialized outdoor fabrics, or high-performance protective clothing materials that meet these specific structural and weight requirements.