Synthetic Stitch-Bonded Felt Fabric from China
A web of polyester fibers cohesion-enhanced by stitch-bonding using fibers from the web itself, qualifying as felt per chapter notes. Classified in HTS 5602.90.90.00 as other felt, ideal for automotive insulation and filtration. No impregnation with plastics or rubber.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document stitch-bonding process to prove it meets the felt definition, distinguishing from standard nonwovens
• Ensure no visible plastic coatings; naked eye test per notes prevents shift to 5603 or Chapter 39
• Label fiber content accurately; synthetic blends over certain thresholds may require additional origin certifications