Polyester Needleloom Felt from Germany
A nonwoven felt made from polyester fibers using a needleloom process for mechanical bonding, suitable for automotive insulation. It falls under HTS 5602.90.60.00 as felt of man-made fibers, potentially impregnated with minor coatings visible to the naked eye. This classification covers needleloom felt explicitly noted in Chapter 56.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% man-made textiles if impregnated to stay in Chapter 56; otherwise, it shifts to Chapter 39
• Provide lab tests confirming needleloom bonding process and visible impregnation status for customs