Flame-Retardant Coated Nonwoven Barrier from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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