Stitch-Bonded Acoustic Carpet Underfelt
Stitch-bonded acoustic carpet underfelt is a nonwoven textile made from a polyester web with cohesion enhanced by stitch-bonding using fibres from the web itself. Weighing over 150 g/m², it is used as a sound-absorbing underlay for carpets. Under Chapter Note 2, this qualifies as a nonwoven of heading 56.03, and the weight places it in tariff item 5603.94.00.
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 |
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 needleloom felt rather than stitch-bonded nonwoven
Needleloom felt is classified in heading 56.02, while stitch-bonded nonwoven falls under 56.03.
If the underfelt is sold as a finished carpet underlay with cut edges
Made-up textile articles may be classified in Chapter 57 if they are carpets or other floor coverings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the underfelt is presented as a nonwoven, not as felt of heading 56.02, and confirm the weight exceeds 150 g/m²
• Have technical specifications ready to show the CBSA that the product is not made up within the meaning of Section XI Note 7
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