Of wool or fine animal hair (469)

Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: > Other: > Weighing more than 150 g/m2: > Floor covering underlays > Of wool or fine animal hair (469)

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 5603.94.10.10

Wool Felt Carpet Underlay

A nonwoven felt made from wool fibers, weighing over 150 g/m², designed specifically as an underlay for floor coverings to provide cushioning and sound insulation. It falls under HTS 5603.94.10.10 as a nonwoven of wool or fine animal hair used for floor covering underlays, without plastics or rubber forming the primary bonding or visible coating.

Fine Animal Hair Rug Padding

Nonwoven padding produced from fine animal hair like cashmere or camel hair, exceeding 150 g/m², serving as a cushioned underlay for area rugs and carpets. Classified in HTS 5603.94.10.10 due to its nonwoven construction of animal hair for floor underlay applications, not laminated with rubber.

Wool Blend Nonwoven Floor Underlay

A heavy-duty nonwoven underlay (over 150 g/m²) primarily of wool with minor fine hair blends, used beneath hardwood or laminate flooring for moisture barrier and insulation. HTS 5603.94.10.10 applies as it is a wool or fine animal hair nonwoven designated for floor coverings, per statistical note (469).

Alpaca Hair Carpet Pad

Nonwoven pad from alpaca fine animal hair, over 150 g/m², providing superior insulation and durability as underlay for wall-to-wall carpeting. Fits HTS 5603.94.10.10 for floor covering underlays of fine animal hair nonwovens, excluding any plastic lamination.

Merino Wool Felt Rug Underlay

Stitch-bonded nonwoven felt from merino wool exceeding 150 g/m², ideal for underlay beneath oriental rugs to prevent slipping and add comfort. HTS 5603.94.10.10 covers this as wool nonwoven floor covering underlay, cohesive via web fibers without external plastic bonding.