Insulation Backing Nonwoven

Nonwoven scrim ≤25 g/m² coated with adhesive resins and mineral fillers for thermal insulation backings. HTS 5603.91.0010 applies to such lightweight nonwovens with non-rubber/plastic dominant coatings. Used in building and appliance insulation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5907.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If Textile fabrics coated for technical uses move to Chapter 59 if pattern/functional coating.

6809.19.00.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If mineral coating makes it board-like

Heavy mineral impregnation resembling articles of plaster/stone shifts from Chapter 56.

3919.90.50Higher: 40.8% vs 35%

If adhesive layer visible/dominant on both sides

Chapter 56 exclusion sends fully coated nonwovens to self-adhesive plastics in Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test coating visibility per Chapter note; photos/logs prevent plastics Chapter 39 downgrade

Fire retardancy certs required for insulation; declare VOC emissions for EPA compliance

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