Needle-Punched Polyester Carpet Cushion
Needle-punched nonwoven polyester fabric exceeding 150 g/m², used as a cushioning underlay beneath wall-to-wall carpeting for noise reduction and comfort. HTS 5603.94.10 applies to this stitch-bonded nonwoven per chapter definition of felt, designated for floor coverings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If needleloom felt without specific floor underlay designation
Pure felt nonwovens (no plastic) classify under 5602; floor covering specificity moves to 5603.94.
If rubberized or with rubber top layer for grip
Rubber-coated or laminated nonwovens with visible rubber shift to Chapter 40 per exclusion notes.
If made from woven polyester strip rather than nonwoven web
Woven or knitted constructions from Chapter 54 headings don't qualify as nonwovens in Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit needle-punching process documentation to affirm nonwoven status versus woven felts
• Avoid combining with cellular rubber; such reinforcements go to Chapter 39/40
• Check for anti-dumping duties on polyester nonwovens from certain Asian origins
Related Products under HTS 5603.94.10
Polypropylene Felt Carpet Underlay
A nonwoven polypropylene felt sheet weighing over 150 g/m², designed specifically as an underlay for carpet flooring to provide cushioning and sound insulation. It falls under HTS 5603.94.10 as a nonwoven floor covering underlay exceeding the weight threshold, not embedded in plastics or rubber per chapter notes.
Recycled PET Nonwoven Rug Pad
Nonwoven fabric made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, over 150 g/m², serving as a rug pad to prevent slipping and add comfort under area rugs. Classified in HTS 5603.94.10 for its nonwoven structure and specific floor covering underlay function, compliant with chapter exclusions.
Thermal Insulated Felt Floor Underlayment
Nonwoven felt underlay with thermal properties, weight >150 g/m², placed under laminate or hardwood floors for insulation and moisture barrier. Falls under 5603.94.10 as other nonwovens specified for floor covering applications, not reinforced merely for plastics.
Anti-Slip Nonwoven Laminate Underlay
Heavy nonwoven (>150 g/m²) lightly laminated on one side for anti-slip properties, used under area rugs and carpets. HTS 5603.94.10 covers this as floor underlay where plastic coating is not visible on both sides or embedding per chapter exclusions.