Needlepunch Polyester Nonwoven 60 g/m² from Germany
Needlepunch polyester nonwoven at 60 g/m² is used for interlinings, filters, and automotive interiors. It qualifies for HTS 5603.92.00.95 as a nonwoven (including needleloom felt per Chapter notes) weighing 25-70 g/m², unimpregnated beyond fiber cohesion. The mechanical bonding via needle punching defines its nonwoven status.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include production process documentation proving needlepunching or stitch-bonding to confirm nonwoven status per Chapter definitions
• Test for any invisible impregnations that could shift to heading 5604 if coating isn't naked-eye visible
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial reinforcement, potentially leading to Chapter 39 reclassification