Polyester Needleloom Wadding

Polyester needleloom wadding is lightly needled man-made fibers forming a soft, flexible pad for upholstery padding. It qualifies under HTS 5601.22.00.91 as other wadding, not fully felted per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+35.0%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5602.90Lower: 18% vs 41.3%

If stitch-bonded with enhanced web cohesion

Chapter note defines such needleloom felts under 5602, distinct from loose wadding.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 41.3%

If for industrial textile use like machinery padding

End-use as textile articles for technical purposes may classify in 5911.

5603.94.10Lower: 35% vs 41.3%

If impregnated with plastics for waterproofing

Chapter note excludes plastic-impregnated nonwovens from 5603 if visible.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Photos and samples proving minimal needling (not full felt cohesion) avoid 5602 reclassification

Label weight per square meter to confirm wadding density vs. nonwoven sheets

Avoid importing coated versions—plastics lamination moves to 5603 or Chapters 39/40