Furniture Upholstery Backing Nonwoven from Germany
Stiff nonwoven interlining from cotton/poly blend staple fibers >150 g/m² for furniture backing. HTS 5603.94.90.90 for other staple nonwovens providing structure without visible full coating. Stabilizes foam and fabric layers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Blend analysis required to apportion duties if multi-fiber
• Ensure backing not laminated fully to plastics for Chapter 56 retention
• Sample swatches for customs inspection of weight and construction