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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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