Wool Blend Needleloom Felt from Japan
This needleloom felt is made from a blend of wool and synthetic fibers, providing a dense, non-woven structure suitable for insulation and padding. It falls under HTS 5602.29.00.00 as other felt not impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated, composed of textile materials other than cotton. The cohesion is enhanced by needle-punching without additional binders.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber composition via lab testing to confirm it qualifies as 'other textile materials' excluding cotton, avoiding misclassification
• Ensure documentation specifies needleloom process and absence of impregnation/coating visible to the naked eye