Automotive Needleloom Headliner Fabric from Germany
This needleloom felt fabric is laminated with a thin plastic layer to enhance durability and noise insulation, used primarily for car roof linings. It falls under HTS 5602.10.10.00 as needleloom felt that is laminated, meeting Chapter 56 specifications without exceeding textile content limits for plastics. The lamination is visible and provides functional reinforcement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify lamination visibility with the naked eye per Chapter 56 notes to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39
• Provide lab tests confirming textile content exceeds 50% to distinguish from plastic-embedded felts
• Include end-use documentation specifying automotive applications to prevent misclassification as general nonwovens