Polyester Nonwoven Roofing Underlayment
Synthetic nonwoven sheet from polyester filaments over 150 g/m², providing secondary water barrier in roofing systems. HTS 5603.14.9090 covers this as other heavy man-made nonwovens, compliant with notes excluding only fully embedded or coated types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If impregnated, coated, or laminated with plastics
Heading 5603 explicitly includes such, but heavy exclusions apply per notes.
If combined with asphalt for roofing
Asphalt-impregnated felts/nonwovens classify as building materials in Chapter 68.
If painted or coated for specific protection
Textile fabrics painted/coated move to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document as 'nonwoven' not 'felt' to stay in 5603; chapter notes overlap
• Inspect for lamination; thin plastic layers visible naked eye reclassify to 39
• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for construction end-use to confirm duty savings
Related Products under HTS 5603.14.90.90
Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven Geotextile Fabric
A heavy-duty nonwoven fabric made from polypropylene filaments, weighing over 150 g/m², used for soil stabilization and drainage in civil engineering projects. It falls under HTS 5603.14.9090 as a nonwoven of man-made filaments exceeding 150 g/m², not specifically provided for elsewhere. The material is neither impregnated nor laminated in a way that shifts it to chapters 39 or 40.
Polyester SMS Nonwoven Coverstock
Spunmelt-spunbond-meltblown (SMS) nonwoven fabric from polyester filaments, over 150 g/m², serving as a breathable cover layer for absorbent hygiene products. Classified under HTS 5603.14.9090 for nonwovens of man-made filaments >150 g/m², without rubber or plastic bonding that would exclude it. It meets chapter notes as not fully coated or embedded.
Nylon Needle-Punched Nonwoven Felt
Dense needle-punched nonwoven from nylon filaments exceeding 150 g/m², used for automotive insulation and filtration. HTS 5603.14.9090 applies to such heavy man-made filament nonwovens, including needleloom types per chapter notes, without disqualifying impregnations.
Polypropylene Heavy-Duty Nonwoven Shop Towel
Absorbent nonwoven wipe from polypropylene filaments >150 g/m² for industrial cleaning in garages and workshops. Falls under HTS 5603.14.9090 as other heavy nonwovens of man-made filaments, not coated visibly per chapter exclusions.
Acrylic Nonwoven Battery Separator
Microporous nonwoven from acrylic man-made filaments >150 g/m², separating electrodes in lead-acid batteries. Classified in HTS 5603.14.9090 for other heavy nonwovens, as not reinforced cellular plastic per exclusions.
Polyamide Heavy Nonwoven Insulation
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.