Geotextile Laminated Nonwoven Membrane

Nonwoven needle-punched fabric laminated with geomembrane film, >150 g/m², for soil stabilization in civil engineering. HTS 5603.94.30.00 for heavy laminated nonwovens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 35%

If plastic geomembrane with nonwoven reinforcement

Reinforcing textiles excluded to Chapter 39 per note (c).

5603.93.00Same rate: 35%

If coated but lamination not qualifying under 223

Specific 'laminated fabrics' statistical note separates from other coated.

5903.90Lower: 12.7% vs 35%

If woven geotextile base

Non-nonwoven laminates use Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide ASTM D4751 specs for apparent opening size in customs docs

Differentiate from plastic sheeting via textile visibility test

Declare project end-use for infrastructure duty preferences

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