Furniture Upholstery Laminated Nonwoven from China
Flame-retardant nonwoven backing laminated with PVC film, exceeding 150 g/m², for sofa and chair upholstery. HTS 5603.94.30.00 covers this as laminated nonwoven per chapter scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Comply with CPSC flammability regs (16 CFR 1632) for upholstered furniture
• Specify nonwoven vs. felt to avoid 5602 misclassification
• Invoice as 'fabric' not 'upholstery material' to prevent Chapter 94 shift