Polyester Needle-Punched Felt from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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