Automotive Polypropylene Felt Laminated with Aluminum Foil from Japan
Polypropylene needleloom felt laminated with thin aluminum foil for heat and sound insulation in vehicles. This qualifies for HTS 5602.90.30.00 as felt laminated with plastics (foil considered plastic laminate), visible and with textile majority. Used in car door panels and engine compartments.
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
• Document foil as plastic laminate and confirm naked-eye visibility to distinguish from Chapter 39 exclusions
• Obtain mill test reports showing textile >50% for customs valuation and classification