Crepe White

🌸 Crepe White – Full HS Code & Tariff Guide (2026 Update)

🌐 HS Code Classification & Customs Clearance Strategy | 2026 Tariff Deep Dive | Expert-Level Import Advice

📌 I. Product Definition & Classification: What Exactly Is "Crepe White"?

"Crepe White" refers to nonwoven fabrics made from man-made filaments, characterized by a crinkled or pebbled texture ("crepe" finish), typically used in medical, hygiene, or industrial applications. The term “White” indicates the color, but color does not affect HS classification—only material composition, weight, and structure matter.

⚠️ Key Distinction:
- Crepe white nonwovens made from man-made filaments, ≤25 g/m² → HS Code 5603.11.00.95
- Other nonwovens (e.g., natural fibers, heavier weight, or coated) → Different codes
- Medical dressings, adhesive plasters, gauze → May fall under 3005.10.50.00 / 3005.90.50.90

🔍 Critical Note:
"Crepe White" is not a standalone HS code—it must be matched to material type, weight, and processing. Misclassification leads to severe penalties, delays, or seizure.

📦 II. HS Code Breakdown (2026 Official Tariff Table)

✅ Correct Classification Rule:
- If your product is white, crinkled, made from synthetic fibers, and ≤25 g/m² → 5603.11.00.95
- If it’s not made from man-made filaments (e.g., rayon or cotton-based) → 5603.91.00.90
- If it’s medical-grade and adhesive → 3005.10.50.00
- If it’s non-adhesive medical dressing → 3005.90.50.90

💰 III. 2026 Tariff & Duty Breakdown (US Market – China Origin)

✅ Applicable Country: United States (US)
✅ Origin: China (CN)
✅ Effective Date: November 10, 2025 (inclusive)
✅ Legal Basis: U.S. Trade Act Section 301, IEEPA, USITC Footnotes

🎯 1. 5603.11.00.95 – Man-Made Filament Nonwovens (≤25 g/m²)

📌 Explanation:
- This code is subject to the 25% Section 301 tariff due to China’s "industrial overcapacity" in synthetic nonwovens. - No IEEPA or other emergency surcharges apply here. - Even if the product is white or crepe-textured, the tariff is 25% if it meets the material and weight criteria.

🎯 2. 5603.91.00.90 – Other Nonwovens (≤25 g/m²)

📌 Note:
- Applies to non-man-made filament nonwovens (e.g., rayon, cotton-based). - Same 25% tariff as 5603.11.00.95 due to inclusion in the Section 301 List. - No distinction between “crepe” and “plain” texture in tariff treatment.

🎯 3. 3005.10.50.00 – Adhesive Medical Dressings

📌 Key Insight:
- Medical adhesive products are exempt from Section 301 and IEEPA tariffs. - Even if origin is China, 0% duty applies. - Only if it has an adhesive layer → use this code.

🎯 4. 3005.90.50.90 – Other Medical Wadding/Gauze (Non-Adhesive)

📌 Important:
- Applies only if impregnated with pharmaceuticals or packaged for retail medical use. - Not applicable for general industrial or household nonwovens.

🎯 5. 3919.10.20.20 – Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape (≤20 cm width, in rolls)

📌 Note:
- Electrical tape in rolls ≤20 cm → 0% duty, even from China. - Only applies to plastic-based self-adhesive flat shapes.

🎯 6. 3919.90.50.30 – Other Self-Adhesive Plastic Shapes

📌 Applies to: Cut sheets, strips, non-electrical adhesive films — no 301 tariff.

🛠️ IV. Customs Clearance Best Practices (Pro Tips)

✅ 1. Essential Documents (Must-Have)

✅ 2.申报技巧（申报口诀）

🔥 “材质定码，重量定限，医疗免税，非医25%！”

✅ 3. Special Cases & Risk Mitigation

🌍 V. Global Tariff Comparison (2026)

📌 Insight:
- Only the U.S. applies 25% tariff on Chinese-made nonwovens under Section 301. - Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand may qualify for tariff exemptions if origin is proven.

📌 VI. Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

❌ Mistake 1: Calling “Crepe White” a product name without specifying material or weight
👉 Result: Incorrect HS Code → 25% tariff error, penalties, delays

❌ Mistake 2: Using 5603.91.00.90 for polyester-based crepe fabric
👉 Result: Wrong code → 25% overpayment

❌ Mistake 3: Not declaring medical use → losing 0% duty advantage
👉 Result: Pay 25% instead of 0% → $10,000+ loss per container

❌ Mistake 4: Using “nonwoven fabric” as product name without texture or fiber details
👉 Result: Customs cannot verify → random audit, detention

✅ Best Practice:

“Polyester Crepe Nonwoven Fabric, 20 g/m², White, Roll Width 1.2 m, for Medical Use, HS 5603.11.00.95”

🎯 VII. Final Verdict: Master the Code, Master the Cost

🔹 "Crepe White" is not a code — it's a clue.
🔹 Material + Weight + Use = Correct HS Code
🔹 Medical? → 0% duty. Non-medical? → 25% duty (U.S.)
🔹 Never guess — always verify with documentation

📣 Take Action Now!

📞 Contact a U.S. CBP-licensed broker + provide:
- Product photos
- Material specs
- Weight per m²
- Intended use (medical or industrial)

🚀 Request an Advance Ruling (Pre-Approval) to lock in the correct HS Code and avoid future disputes.

✨ Your success starts with one correct HS Code.
💼 Precision in classification = Profit in your pocket.
🚀 Clearance is not luck — it’s strategy.