Polypropylene Roofing Underlayment Felt

Polypropylene needle-punched felt serving as synthetic roofing underlayment, minimally impregnated for water resistance. Falls under HTS 5602.90.60.00 as other man-made fiber felt, compliant with Chapter exclusions. Protects against moisture in construction.

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.

5603.14.90Lower: 35% vs 41.3%

If nonwovens of polypropylene with plastic coating

Heavier plastic content or bonding moves to 5603.

3920.99.20.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.3%

If nonwoven sheets completely coated on both sides

Chapter notes exclude double-sided visible coatings to Chapter 39.

6807.90.00Lower: 37.7% vs 41.3%

If for industrial use in asphalt shingle reinforcement

End-use in construction composites may classify under Chapter 68.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document stitch-bonding or needleloom process to affirm felt classification

Test for naked-eye coating visibility; invisible ones stay in Chapter 56

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