Polyester Needle-Punched Felt from Germany

Industrial-grade polyester felt created by needle-punching a fiber web for mechanical interlocking, used in geotextiles and filtration. Falls under HTS 5602.90.90.00 as uncompressed, unimpregnated other felt per chapter definitions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide technical specs on needle-punching density to confirm felt vs nonwoven distinction

Test for any unintended plastic residues; visible coatings trigger 5603 or Chapter 39

For industrial end-use, note if sold for reinforcement to avoid Chapter 39 misclassification