Wool Blend Nonwoven Floor Underlay from Mexico
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).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content breakdown to ensure >50% wool/hair; blends near threshold may trigger audits
• Include technical specs on grammage and nonwoven process in entry docs to differentiate from lighter weights (<150 g/m² in 5603.93)