Geotextile Separation Fabric from Germany
Nonwoven polypropylene fabric at 60 g/m² used in civil engineering for soil stabilization and drainage separation. Falls under HTS 5603.92.00 as nonwovens 25-70 g/m², potentially laminated with plastic for UV resistance. Prevents mixing of subsoil layers in construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include tensile strength, puncture resistance, and permeability test reports per ASTM standards
• Certify UV resistance if laminated; distinguish from finished geocomposites (3921)
• Measure grammage after lamination to stay within 70 g/m² limit