Recycled Polyester Felted Carpet Pad Nonwoven from Canada
A needleloom felt nonwoven from recycled polyester fibers, over 150 g/m², laminated with thin plastic film for moisture barrier in carpet underlays. Classified under HTS 5603.94.10.90 as 'Other' floor covering underlays, where felt is defined to include needleloom felt per Chapter Note. The lamination is partial, not fully covering both sides visibly.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content breakdown showing recycled polyester to meet sustainability documentation if required by buyer
• Ensure lamination doesn't obscure nonwoven structure visibly, preventing shift to Chapter 39 per exclusion notes
• Label as 'floor covering underlay' on invoices to support specific subheading classification