Polyester Needle-Punched Felt from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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