Vinyl-Coated Polyester Craft Felt
Vinyl-coated polyester craft felt consists of polyester felt sheets with a thin, visible vinyl coating on one or both sides, used for arts, crafts, and educational projects. The coating is applied to enhance durability and cleanability. This product is classified under tariff item 5602.90.00 as felt of man-made fibres, as the coating does not fully embed the felt or make it a plastic product.
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 vinyl coating is thick and the felt serves merely as a backing or reinforcement
Plates and sheets of plastics combined with felt where the textile is for reinforcing purposes are classified in Chapter 39.
If the felt is impregnated, coated, or laminated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is used in technical applications
Textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics are classified in heading 59.03 when they are of a kind used in industrial or technical applications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine whether the vinyl coating is visible to the naked eye; if so, the product may still fall under Chapter 56 if the felt retains its essential character
• If the coating completely covers both sides and is clearly visible, classification may shift to Chapter 39
• Keep samples and coating specifications available for CBSA inspection
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
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