Laminated Needleloom Furniture Upholstery Felt from China
Needleloom felt laminated with vinyl for durable furniture backing and flame-retardant properties. Falls under HTS 5602.10.10.00 as laminated needleloom felt, used in sofa and chair construction for padding support. Lamination is partial, keeping textile predominant.
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
• Classify based on primary felt structure; provide photos showing lamination does not fully cover both sides
• Maintain records of production method to prove stitch-bonding or needleloom process