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.

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.

5603.94.90Same rate: 35%

If for other synthetic floor underlays

If misidentified as polyamide nonwoven, moves to 5603.94.9010; fiber content dictates.

9405Lower: 16% vs 35%

If prefabricated into carpet tiles

Prefabricated carpet components with nonwoven base classify under lighting/illuminated signs? Wait, no: actually 5703 for carpet tiles; end-use as finished product.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for stitch-bonding process to confirm nonwoven status per Chapter note on felt

Declare exact weight per m²; variances can shift to adjacent subheadings