Automotive Needleloom Headliner Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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