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Polyester Stitch-Bonded Craft Felt

Stitch-bonded felt from polyester fibers, ideal for DIY crafts, costumes, and educational projects due to its flexibility and colorfastness. It qualifies for HTS 5602.29.00.00 as other felt where cohesion is enhanced by stitch-bonding using its own fibers, without impregnation or lamination.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+35.0%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5603.92.00Lower: 35% vs 41.3%

If coated with plastics on one side

5603 covers nonwovens/felt with plastic coating unless fully embedded (then Chapter 39); naked eye visibility matters.

5702.50Lower: 12.7% vs 41.3%

If tufted or used as carpet underlay

Tufted felt for floor coverings falls under Chapter 57, differing from plain non-tufted felt.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 41.3%

If structured as knotted netting

Netting of polyamide fibers with specific mesh/knot construction is 5608, not general felt.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label products clearly as 'stitch-bonded felt' in invoices to distinguish from woven fabrics under Chapters 50-55

Test for invisible coatings; if undetectable by naked eye, it stays in 5602—retain photos/test reports