Needle-Punched Roofing Underlayment from Japan
Synthetic staple fiber nonwoven sheet over 150 g/m², mechanically entangled for use as breathable underlayment beneath roofing shingles to prevent moisture buildup. Classified in 5603.94.90.50 matching the mechanical entanglement of staple fibers description. Minimal impregnation doesn't trigger Chapter 39 exclusion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document basis weight >150 g/m²; distinguish from asphalt-impregnated felts; test for naked-eye visible coatings