Polyester Nonwoven Roofing Underlayment from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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