Laminated Needleloom Trunk Liner Felt from China
Needleloom felt laminated with polyethylene for moisture resistance, designed for vehicle trunk liners to absorb vibrations and protect cargo. Classified under HTS 5602.10.10.00 due to its needleloom construction and visible lamination, distinguishing it from fully coated nonwovens. It maintains over 50% textile content as per chapter exclusions.
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
• Document fiber composition and lamination process to confirm needleloom felt status under Chapter 56
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring lamination does not obscure the felt structure visible to the naked eye
• Label with precise measurements of textile vs. plastic weight to comply with exclusion criteria