Thermal Bonded Mixed Fiber Nonwoven for Furniture Upholstery
Thermal bonded nonwoven backing fabric from mixed polyester/cellulose staple fibers over 150 g/m², used under upholstery foam in sofas and chairs. HTS 5603.94.90.30 covers this thermal bonded staple fiber product not coated or laminated per notes. Enhances durability and prevents fabric shifting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If impregnated/coated but not visible to naked eye
Chapter 56 note excludes yarn-like strip with invisible coating (Ch. 50-55), but 5604 for visible textile coatings.
If cellular plastics reinforced with the nonwoven
Note (c) sends reinforcing textile in plastic sheets to Chapter 39.
If base fabric coated with polyurethane for upholstery
Upholstery nonwovens often PU-coated, classifying as coated textile fabric in 5903.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fiber blend analysis (>50% textile fibers) to prevent Chapter 39 reclassification if plastic-heavy
• Declare grammage precisely; upholstery backings often border 150 g/m² threshold
• For fire-retardant versions, include treatment certification without altering base classification
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