Nylon Laminated Nonwoven Geotextile Membrane from China
Heavy nylon filament nonwoven fabric over 150 g/m², laminated with polyethylene for soil stabilization and waterproofing in civil engineering. It qualifies for HTS 5603.14.30.00 as a laminated nonwoven of man-made filaments, with visible coating not embedding the textile.
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
• Submit engineering specs confirming nonwoven structure and filament type to differentiate from woven geotextiles
• Check lamination visibility test—must be naked-eye detectable per Chapter notes to remain in 5603