Furniture Upholstery Nonwoven 170 g/m² from Mexico
Backing nonwoven from recycled polyester filaments, 170 g/m² for upholstery lining. HTS 5603.14.90 for unspecified heavy man-made nonwovens. Classifies here absent full plastic covering.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Recycled content declarations help with sustainability claims but verify fiber type
• Avoid quilting pre-import; finished composites may go to Chapter 59
• Weight tolerance ±5% common; test samples