Polyester Needleloom Felt
Polyester needleloom felt is a nonwoven textile made from polyester fibres mechanically interlocked through a needle-punching process. It is used primarily for automotive insulation, providing sound and thermal damping. This product falls under tariff item 5602.90.00 as felt of man-made fibres, not coated or laminated in a manner that would exclude it from Chapter 56.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a nonwoven fabric rather than felt, with a weight exceeding 150 g/m²
Nonwovens are classified in heading 56.03, which covers fabrics made from webs of fibres bonded by mechanical, chemical, or thermal means other than felting.
If the felt is cut to shape and ready for installation as a specific automotive part
Once the felt is made up into a particular motor vehicle part, it may be classified in Chapter 87 as an accessory or part of a vehicle.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the felt is not impregnated, coated, or laminated with plastics or rubber in a way that changes its classification to Chapter 39 or 40
• Declare the fibre composition accurately, as polyester content determines the applicable duty rate
• Keep supplier documentation on the manufacturing process (needleloom vs. other bonding) ready for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 5602.90.00
Acoustic Polyester Felt Laminated with Vinyl
Acoustic polyester felt laminated with a visible vinyl layer, designed for sound absorption in studios. The textile material predominates by weight, and the plastic lamination is visible to the naked eye, placing it under tariff item 5602.90.00 as 'Other' felt.
Acrylic Fiber Blend Felt Sheet
Acrylic fibre blend felt sheets are produced from a web of acrylic and polyamide fibres bonded by mechanical needling. They are used in apparel interlinings and craft applications. This product falls under tariff item 5602.90.00 as other felt, as it is not made wholly of wool or cotton and is not coated or laminated.
Acrylic Insulation Felt
Man-made acrylic fiber felt used for thermal and acoustic insulation in appliances, formed by needle-punching without full embedding. It is not laminated or coated, so it falls under 5602.90.00 as 'Other' felt.
Acrylic Needleloom Apparel Interlining Felt
Acrylic felt interlining for fusible garment collars and cuffs, stitch-bonded from web fibers. It is not laminated or coated, so it qualifies as 'Other' felt under 5602.90.00.
Automotive Insulation Felt
Automotive insulation felt is an uncoated needleloom felt made from synthetic fibres, used for sound and thermal insulation in vehicles. It is produced by mechanical needling, which interlocks the fibres without the use of binders. This product is classified under tariff item 5602.90.00 as other felt, as it is not impregnated, coated, or laminated.
Automotive Polypropylene Felt Laminated with Aluminum Foil
Polypropylene needleloom felt laminated with a thin aluminum foil, used for heat and sound insulation in vehicles. The felt is the primary material, and the foil acts as a plastic laminate, qualifying as 'Other' felt under 5602.90.00.