Abrasive Backing Nonwoven 200 g/m² from Germany
Heavy-duty polyester nonwoven 200 g/m² as backing for coated abrasives like sanding discs. Under HTS 5603.14.90 as other >150 g/m² filament nonwovens. Pre-coating stage keeps it in Chapter 56.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare unfinished; coated abrasives shift headings
• Tensile strength specs support heavy-duty claim
• Check for latex impregnation; heavy amounts exclude