Insulation Backing Nonwoven
A glass fiber reinforced nonwoven scrim weighing 75 g/m², used as backing for thermal and acoustic insulation batts. It falls under tariff item 5603.93.00 as a nonwoven in the 70-150 g/m² range, stitch-bonded per Chapter Note 2.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is primarily glass fiber and not a textile nonwoven.
Glass fiber articles are excluded from Chapter 56 by Section Note 1(r).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the glass fiber content does not exceed the textile material weight, as Section Note 2 may apply
• Provide the basis weight and construction details
• If the scrim is cut to size for insulation batts, it may be considered 'made up'
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