Automotive Needleloom Felt Insulation from China
This needleloom felt is specifically designed for sound and thermal insulation in car interiors, made from polyester fibers mechanically bonded without weaving. It falls under HTS 5602.10.90 as needleloom felt not further impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber, and not meeting exclusions for chapters 39 or 40. Used in vehicle door panels and trunk liners for noise reduction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% textile to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39 if plastic-embedded
• Provide lab tests confirming needleloom bonding process and no visible plastic impregnation
• Include end-use documentation distinguishing from reinforcing felts in composite sheets