5603.92.00.95 - Other (223)

This HTS category, 5603.92.00.95, encompasses nonwoven fabrics that do not fall under the more specific categories within 5603.92. These are materials formed by bonding or interlocking fibers or filaments, not through weaving or knitting, and specifically weigh more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m². Crucially, this classification applies to nonwovens that are not impregnated, coated, or covered with materials other than rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers, and are not considered "imitation suede." Furthermore, it excludes nonwoven articles that are ready for use and packaged for sale in industrial, institutional, or retail settings, as these are classified elsewhere.

The primary distinction of this "Other" category lies in its residual nature. Unlike sibling categories such as 5603.92.00.10, which specifically addresses nonwovens treated with various materials or resembling "imitation suede," this category captures the remaining nonwoven fabrics within the specified weight range that do not meet those more detailed descriptions. Similarly, it differentiates itself from 5603.92.00.70 by excluding finished nonwoven articles prepared for sale.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under 5603.92.00.95. Classification within this code relies on a process of elimination, ensuring that the nonwoven fabric meets the general weight criteria and does not fit into any of the more specific sibling classifications. Practical examples might include certain types of air-laid or spun-bonded fabrics that have undergone minimal processing beyond fiber bonding and do not have additional coatings or treatments beyond those explicitly excluded.