Automotive Needleloom Felt Insulation from Germany
This needleloom felt, made from polyester fibers, is used for sound and thermal insulation in car interiors. It falls under HTS 5602.10.90.90 as needleloom felt not otherwise specified, without plastic or rubber impregnation exceeding exclusion thresholds. The cohesion is achieved through needlepunching without additional binders.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.6%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm it meets Chapter 56 felt definitions and avoid misclassification into Chapter 39
• Provide mill certificates showing needleloom process to distinguish from woven or knitted fabrics in Chapters 50-55
• Watch for inadvertent plastic lamination that could shift to 5602.10.10 if visible or to Chapter 39 if textile <50%