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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5603.94Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made from man-made staple fibers instead of filaments

Heading 5603 separates filament-based (5603.1) from staple fiber nonwovens (5603.9).

4008.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If rubber forms the primary bonding substance

Chapter 56 note excludes nonwovens where rubber is the bonding agent, directing to Chapter 40.

5907.00.60.00Same rate: 35%

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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