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
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
• 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