Needlepunch Polyester Nonwoven 90 g/m² for Automotive Insulation from Japan
Needlepunch nonwoven from polyester fibers, weighing 90 g/m², used for car door panels and trunk liners. It qualifies under HTS 5603.93.00.90 as a nonwoven fabric in the specified weight range, with cohesion from needleloom felting process as per chapter notes. No plastics impregnation affects its textile classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide grammage test reports from accredited labs; customs may sample to confirm 70-150 g/m² for correct subheading
• Label as 'nonwoven' with fiber content; automotive buyers often require REACH compliance for EU-origin materials
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics parts; declare as fabric to prevent shift to automotive parts headings