Thermal Insulated Felt Floor Underlayment from Germany
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.
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
• 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