Weighing more than 150 g/m²
Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. > Other felt, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: > Weighing more than 150 g/m² > Weighing more than 150 g/m²
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Products classified under Tariff item 5603.14.00
Abrasive Backing Nonwoven 200 g/m²
A heavy-duty polyester nonwoven weighing 200 g/m², used as a backing for coated abrasives like sanding discs. At the pre-coating stage, it is not yet impregnated or coated, so it remains a nonwoven of man-made filaments under this tariff item.
Automotive Headliner Nonwoven Substrate 180 g/m²
A nonwoven substrate made from polyester filaments weighing 180 g/m², used as a backing for car interior headliners. It is not laminated or coated, so it qualifies as an 'other' nonwoven of man-made filaments under this tariff item.
Battery Separator Nonwoven 155 g/m²
A microporous polyester nonwoven separator fabric weighing 155 g/m², used in lithium-ion batteries. It is not laminated or coated with plastics, and the textile content exceeds 50%, so it remains a nonwoven of man-made filaments under this tariff item.
Breathable Laminated Nonwoven for Diaper Backsheets
A breathable nonwoven fabric made from man-made filaments, weighing over 150 g/m², with a microporous lamination that allows moisture vapor to pass while blocking liquids. This product is used as a backsheet in diapers and other hygiene products, and its lamination is visible but does not fully encapsulate the textile, keeping it in Chapter 56.
Composite Prepreg Nonwoven 230 g/m²
A carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic nonwoven weighing 230 g/m², used as a base for aerospace composites. At the pre-resin infusion stage, it is not yet impregnated, so it qualifies as a nonwoven of man-made filaments under this tariff item.
Furniture Upholstery Nonwoven 170 g/m²
A backing nonwoven made from recycled polyester filaments, weighing 170 g/m², used for upholstery lining. It is not laminated or coated, so it qualifies as an 'other' nonwoven of man-made filaments under this tariff item.
Heavy Laminated SMS Nonwoven for Coveralls
A heavy SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) nonwoven of polypropylene filaments, weighing over 150 g/m², laminated for use in hazmat protective coveralls. The lamination provides a barrier while the nonwoven structure remains the essential character, qualifying it under this tariff item.
Industrial Laminated Nonwoven Wipes Substrate
A heavy nonwoven substrate made from man-made filaments, weighing over 150 g/m², laminated for use in durable industrial cleaning wipes. The lamination enhances durability and absorbency, and the product retains its nonwoven character, making it classifiable under this tariff item.
Laminated Filament Nonwoven for Furniture Upholstery
A polyester filament nonwoven backing fabric weighing over 150 g/m², laminated for flame-retardant furniture upholstery underlay. The lamination provides fire resistance while the nonwoven provides structure, and it is not excluded by Chapter 56 notes.
Laminated Nonwoven for Roofing Underlayment
A polypropylene filament nonwoven weighing over 150 g/m², laminated with an asphalt-release film for roofing underlayment. The lamination is visible but does not fully encapsulate the textile, so the product remains a nonwoven of Chapter 56.
Laminated PP Spunbond Nonwoven for House Wrap
A polypropylene spunbond nonwoven weighing over 150 g/m², laminated with a plastic film for use as house wrap in building envelopes. The lamination provides weather resistance while the nonwoven remains the primary component, qualifying under this tariff item.
Nylon Laminated Nonwoven Geotextile Membrane
A heavy nylon filament nonwoven fabric weighing over 150 g/m², laminated with polyethylene for soil stabilization and waterproofing in civil engineering. The lamination is visible but the nonwoven provides the essential character, so it falls under this tariff item.
PE-Laminated Nonwoven for Agricultural Covers
A polyolefin filament nonwoven weighing over 150 g/m², laminated with polyethylene for agricultural covers such as crop protection and silage wraps. The lamination is visible but does not exclude the product from Chapter 56, as the textile remains the primary material.
Polyester Laminated Nonwoven for Automotive Headliners
A polyester nonwoven fabric exceeding 150 g/m², laminated with foam or plastic for sound insulation and durability in automotive headliners. The lamination is visible but the nonwoven provides the structural base, keeping it in Chapter 56.
Polypropylene Laminated Nonwoven Fabric for Medical Gowns
A heavy-duty nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene man-made filaments, weighing over 150 g/m², laminated with a plastic layer for waterproofing and barrier properties in medical gowns. The lamination is visible but the nonwoven remains the essential character, qualifying under this tariff item.