Furniture Upholstery Felt Laminated with Foam Backing
Rayon-polyester felt laminated with a thin polyurethane foam sheet for cushioning in sofa backing. The felt is the primary textile material and the foam is a visible plastic layer, making it classifiable under tariff item 5602.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the felt is a specific part of a sofa or chair
Furniture parts are classified in Chapter 94.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the felt is not completely embedded in the foam; the textile must be visible and predominant
• Document the composition of the felt and foam for CBSA
• Check if the product is a finished furniture part, which may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5602.90.00
Acoustic Polyester Felt Laminated with Vinyl
Acoustic polyester felt laminated with vinyl, used for sound absorption panels in studios, wall coverings, and ceilings. The textile material predominates by weight and the vinyl lamination is visible, so it falls under tariff item 5602.90.00 as other felt of man-made fibres.
Acrylic Insulation Felt
Man-made acrylic fiber felt used for thermal and acoustic insulation in appliances, formed by needle-punching without full embedding. This felt is not laminated or coated, so it falls under tariff item 5602.90.00 as other felt of man-made fibres.
Acrylic Needleloom Apparel Interlining Felt
Acrylic felt interlining for fusible garment collars and cuffs, stitch-bonded from web fibers. This felt is not laminated or coated, so it falls under tariff item 5602.90.00 as other felt of man-made fibres.
Automotive Polypropylene Felt Laminated with Aluminum Foil
Polypropylene needleloom felt laminated with thin aluminum foil for heat and sound insulation in vehicles. The felt is the predominant textile material, and the foil is considered a plastic laminate, making it classifiable under tariff item 5602.90.00.
Felt Laminated with TPU for Outdoor Gear
Nylon-based felt laminated with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for breathable waterproofing in tents and bags. The felt is textile-dominant with a visible plastic layer, so it falls under tariff item 5602.90.00 as other felt of man-made fibres.
Insulation Felt Laminated with PE for Construction
Recycled polyester felt laminated with polyethylene for thermal insulation in building wraps. The felt is textile-dominant with a visible plastic layer, so it falls under tariff item 5602.90.00 as other felt of man-made fibres.