Thermal Bonded Nylon Staple Nonwoven for Luggage Backing from Germany
Heavy thermal bonded nylon staple fiber nonwoven (>150 g/m²) reinforcement layer for soft luggage shells and backpacks. Falls under HTS 5603.94.90.30 as other nonwovens thermal bonded from staples. Adds tear resistance to travel bags.
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
• Abrasion test results support durability claims; nylon content verified via FTIR analysis
• Distinguish from woven linings (Ch. 54-55) by documenting nonwoven structure
• Component declarations for luggage sets prevent valuation disputes