Recycled Polyester Felted Carpet Pad Nonwoven from Germany
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 — 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
• 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