Geotextile Needleloom Felt for Drainage from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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