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Polyester Nonwoven Roofing Underlayment from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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