Filtration Needleloom Felt Media

Polypropylene needleloom felt for air and liquid filtration cartridges. Under HTS 5602.10.90.90 as other needleloom felt, mechanically bonded without rubber/plastic exclusions. High dust-holding capacity for industrial filters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.6%+35.0%45.6%
🇲🇽Mexico10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇨🇦Canada10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇩🇪Germany10.6%+10.0%20.6%
🇯🇵Japan10.6%+10.0%20.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 45.6%

If textile products for technical filtration use

Technical textile filters specifically in 5911, separate from general felts.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 45.6%

If plastic filter media reinforced with felt

Plastic primary with textile reinforcement excludes to Chapter 39.

5603.93.00Lower: 35% vs 45.6%

If meltblown nonwoven filter layers

Different nonwoven processes like meltblown classify distinctly in 5603.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify micron rating and MERV in docs to support filter end-use without shifting to 8421 parts

Ensure no PTFE coating; visible coatings go to 5903

Industrial vs lab scale; small filters risk lab ware classification

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