Geotextile Needleloom Felt for Drainage from China
Heavy-duty needleloom felt geotextile from polypropylene fibers for soil stabilization and drainage in civil engineering projects. HTS 5602.10.90 applies to this uncompressed, non-impregnated needleloom felt for filtration applications. Used in road base and landfill liners.
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
• Certify mechanical bonding method and test for naked-eye visible impregnation absence
• Specify engineering grade vs. consumer to avoid confusion with retail packaging felts
• Include performance specs like permeability to support end-use classification