Polyester Laminated Nonwoven for Automotive Headliners
A nonwoven polyester fabric exceeding 150 g/m², laminated with foam or plastic for sound insulation and durability in car interiors. Classified under HTS 5603.14.30.00 due to its man-made filament nonwoven base and visible lamination, not qualifying for Chapter 39 exclusion.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from man-made staple fibers instead of filaments
Heading 5603 separates filament-based (5603.1) from staple fiber nonwovens (5603.9).
If rubber forms the primary bonding substance
Chapter 56 note excludes nonwovens where rubber is the bonding agent, directing to Chapter 40.
If for industrial end-use as coated textile supports
Some laminated nonwovens used in composites may shift to Chapter 59 if primarily for technical support.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include grammage certificates to prove weight over 150 g/m², preventing misclassification to lighter nonwovens
• Declare exact lamination material; if rubber-dominant, it may require Chapter 40 classification
• Avoid common pitfall of importing as sets with plastics—declare as standalone fabric to stay in Chapter 56
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Polypropylene Laminated Nonwoven Fabric for Medical Gowns
This heavy-duty nonwoven fabric, made from polypropylene man-made filaments and weighing over 150 g/m², is laminated with a plastic layer for waterproofing and barrier properties. It falls under HTS 5603.14.30.00 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments that is laminated, specifically designed for disposable medical protective gowns.
Laminated PP Spunbond Nonwoven for House Wrap
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Heavy Laminated SMS Nonwoven for Coveralls
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PE-Laminated Nonwoven for Agricultural Covers
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Laminated Filament Nonwoven for Furniture Upholstery
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Industrial Laminated Nonwoven Wipes Substrate
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