Geo-Textile Needleloom Felt for Erosion Control from China
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.
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
• 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