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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If needleloom felt without impregnation
Pure wool felt (nonwoven via needleloom or stitch-bonding) without plastics/rubber shifts to heading 5602 for non-impregnated felt.
If impregnated/coated with plastics visible to naked eye
Chapter 56 note excludes nonwovens where plastics coating is visible or forms bonding substance, moving to Chapter 39 plastics floor coverings.
If tufted or presented as finished floor covering
If processed beyond nonwoven underlay into tufted carpet or rug, it falls under Chapter 57 for carpets and similar floor coverings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content is predominantly wool or fine animal hair via lab testing to confirm classification under 5603.94.10.10 and avoid reclassification to synthetic nonwovens
• Provide invoices specifying use as floor covering underlay and weight >150 g/m²; declare as non-impregnated to prevent shifts to Chapter 39/40
Related Products under HTS 5603.94.10.10
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.