5603.92.00 - Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2

This HTS category, 5603.92.00, specifically classifies nonwoven fabrics, whether or not they have undergone further processing such as impregnation, coating, covering, or lamination. The defining characteristic for this subheading is the weight of the fabric, which must be greater than 25 grams per square meter (g/m2) but not exceed 70 grams per square meter (g/m2). This weight range is crucial for distinguishing these materials from other nonwovens within the same chapter.

Compared to its sibling categories, 5603.92.00 is differentiated by its specified weight range. Subheading 5603.91.00 covers lighter nonwovens weighing 25 g/m2 or less, while 5603.93.00 encompasses heavier fabrics weighing between 70 g/m2 and 150 g/m2. Furthermore, 5603.94 covers nonwovens exceeding 150 g/m2. Therefore, the precise measurement of the material's areal density is the primary criterion for correct classification under this subheading.

The subcategories under 5603.92.00 further refine the classification based on additional characteristics or the form of the nonwoven article. These include nonwovens impregnated, coated, or covered with specific materials other than rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers, and those that are designed as "imitation suede." Additionally, this level accounts for nonwoven articles that are ready for immediate industrial, institutional, or retail use, and are packaged accordingly, even if they are separated, perforated, or further treated. Finally, a residual category exists for any other nonwoven materials within this weight specification not elsewhere classified.