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Laminated Needleloom Furniture Upholstery Felt from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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