Flame-Retardant Coated Nonwoven Barrier from China
Heavy polypropylene nonwoven (>150 g/m²) coated with intumescent non-plastic compounds for fire barriers in construction. HTS 5603.14.90.10 applies to such specially coated man-made filament nonwovens. Used in walls and curtains.
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
• Fire test certifications (e.g
• NFPA) support coating claims during entry
• Avoid describing as 'plastic-coated' in docs to prevent Chapter 39
• For industrial rolls only; cut panels may classify as Chapter 59 articles