Heavy-Duty Vinyl-Laminated Nonwoven Floor Pad

Vinyl-laminated nonwoven polypropylene pad over 150 g/m² designed for laminate flooring underlay to prevent moisture and squeaks. Falls under HTS 5603.94.10.90 as 'Other' floor covering underlays with partial lamination visible, not excluded by Chapter Note (b).

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.

3920.99.10.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If cellular plastic predominant with reinforcing nonwoven

Chapter Note (c) sends reinforcing textile in cellular plastic sheets to Chapter 39.

4411.94.00Same rate: 35%

If sold with wood fiberboard composite

Combined with wood-based materials for flooring underlay moves to Chapter 44 fiberboard.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Photos showing partial vinyl lamination help CBP verify against Chapter 39 exclusions

Specify compatibility with laminate vs carpet to avoid general padding misclassification

Comply with VOC emission standards for indoor floor products

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