Specialty Coated Nonwoven Roofing Underlayment from Germany
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 — 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
• 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