Automotive Insulation Nonwoven Mat 180 g/m² from China
A needle-punched polyester nonwoven mat at 180 g/m² designed for vehicle sound and thermal insulation. Classified under HTS 5603.94.90 for nonwovens over 150 g/m², other types, as it lacks plastics/rubber bonding or visible coating per chapter notes. Its density suits heavy-duty applications without qualifying as felt.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include technical specs showing no rubber as bonding agent, per Heading 5603 exclusion notes
• For automotive end-use, prepare for potential queries on reinforcing role; document as primary textile product
• Ensure uniformity in grammage across rolls to avoid sampling disputes at entry