Specialty Coated Nonwoven Roofing Underlayment
Nonwoven roofing felt alternative (>150 g/m² man-made filaments) coated with bitumen-alternative compounds beyond plastics. Classifies in 5603.14.90.10 as impregnated/coated heavy nonwovens. Provides waterproofing layer under shingles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made into knotted netting or narrow fabrics
Different nonwoven constructions like nets classify under 5608.
If assembled into finished roofing felt with binders
Completed tarred roofing materials move to Chapter 68 articles.
If coated primarily with rubber derivatives
Rubber-coated textile fabrics, even nonwovens, go to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab reports on coating composition critical to avoid Chapter 27 (bitumen) or 39 overlaps
• Roll dimensions and packaging should indicate fabric status, not finished roofing product
• Confirm no wood pulp to exclude statistical note limitations
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