Cashmere Needleloom Felt for Insulation from China
High-loft needleloom felt from pure cashmere, used for premium thermal insulation in jackets and coats. Meets HTS 5602.10.90.10 criteria as wool or fine animal hair needleloom felt without impregnation or lamination. Mechanical needling provides structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.1%
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
• Require certificates of origin for cashmere to qualify for preferential tariffs if from eligible countries
• Test for fiber diameter to confirm 'fine animal hair' status, avoiding reclass to coarser categories
• Declare specific end-use (insulation) to prevent confusion with apparel fabric under Chapter 61