Specialty Coated Nonwoven Roofing Underlayment from China
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.
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
• 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