Foam-Bonded Polypropylene Carpet Underlay Nonwoven from China
This nonwoven fabric, weighing over 150 g/m², is coated with foam rubber to provide cushioning and sound insulation under carpets. It falls under HTS 5603.94.10.90 as a floor covering underlay made from nonwovens where rubber forms the bonding substance, per Chapter Note for heading 5603. The coating enhances durability and comfort without fully embedding the textile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify weight exceeds 150 g/m² with lab testing to confirm classification in this subheading; lighter nonwovens shift to 5603.94.00
• Document that plastic/rubber coating is visible and not fully embedding the nonwoven to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39/40
• Include end-use declaration as floor covering underlay to distinguish from general nonwovens