Furniture Upholstery Backing Nonwoven from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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