Flame-Retardant Acrylic Nonwoven Facing from China
Chemical-bonded nonwoven facing from acrylic filaments, 12 g/m², treated with phosphorous-based FR compound for mattress ticking. HTS 5603.11.00.10 covers this lightweight, impregnated man-made filament nonwoven with FR beyond plastics. Enhances fire safety in upholstery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include 16 CFR 1633 flammability certs; non-compliant facings rejected for furniture use
• Declare FR agent explicitly to justify 'other material' vs plastic coating