Polyamide Heavy Nonwoven Insulation from China

Thermal and acoustic insulation nonwoven from polyamide filaments exceeding 150 g/m² for machinery housings. HTS 5603.14.9090 for such 'other' heavy man-made nonwovens, meeting chapter notes on non-excluded laminates.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Certify weight and filament composition; polyamide often scrutinized for fishing net notes

Declare as bulk rolls vs retail to use correct statistical breakout

Avoid 'felt' terminology if stitch-bonded; chapter note specifies inclusions