Geo-Textile Needleloom Felt for Erosion Control

Heavy-duty needleloom felt from polypropylene fibers, laid on soil for erosion prevention in civil engineering. HTS 5602.10.90.90 applies to this other needleloom felt, stabilized by mechanical needling without chemical binders or plastic lamination. Meets felt definition via fiber web cohesion.

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.

5603.92.00Lower: 35% vs 45.6%

If coated with rubber for waterproofing

Rubber-coated nonwovens excluded from 5602 to 5603 or Chapter 40 if fully embedded.

3921.90.11.00Lower: 39.2% vs 45.6%

If cellular plastic reinforced with felt for drainage

Chapter note (c) excludes reinforcing textiles in cellular plastics, to Chapter 39.

5903.10.20Lower: 35% vs 45.6%

If textile fabric impregnated with visible linoleum-type coating

Visible impregnations move to Chapter 59, not pure felt in Chapter 56.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include engineering specs confirming mesh size and strength for geo-use to support Chapter 56 classification

Test for any plastic impregnation; if >50% non-textile, shifts to Chapter 39 per exclusion notes

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