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.
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Alternative Classifications
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If plastic sheeting laminated for vapor barrier with minimal textile
Chapter notes send plastic-floor covering combinations with ≤50% textile to Chapter 39.
If paper-based sack kraft with nonwoven layer
Floor coverings of paper shift to Chapter 48, regardless of minor nonwoven addition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for R-value if claiming insulation to support end-use but avoid functional claims affecting classification
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom thermal nonwovens to preempt disputes
• Package in consumer rolls for retail to distinguish from industrial bulk
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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.
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.
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.