Foam-Bonded Polypropylene Carpet Underlay Nonwoven from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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