Laminated Needleloom Acoustic Panel Fabric from China
Needleloom felt laminated with polyester film for sound-absorbing wall panels in studios and offices. HTS 5602.10.10.00 applies to this laminated needleloom felt, providing superior acoustics without violating plastic embedding exclusions. Used in architectural interiors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Highlight acoustic performance tests to support fabric classification over finished panels
• Confirm >50% textile by weight with supplier affidavits
• Avoid declaring as building material under Chapter 68 to stay in textiles