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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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