Stitch-Bonded Laminated Insulation Fabric from Mexico
Stitch-bonded fiber fabric laminated with foam for thermal insulation in appliances and HVAC systems. It qualifies for HTS 5602.10.10.00 as stitch-bonded felt per chapter notes, with lamination enhancing cohesion without full embedding. Primarily used in non-apparel thermal barriers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit stitch-bonding process details to customs to validate classification under needleloom/stitch-bonded subcategory
• Test for naked-eye visibility of lamination to prevent shift to Chapter 39 or 40 exclusions
• Include certificates of analysis for material weights to ensure >50% textile compliance