Furniture Upholstery Nonwoven Backing 190 g/m²
Polyester nonwoven interliner at 190 g/m² for stabilizing upholstery fabrics in sofa manufacturing. Under HTS 5603.94.90 as other heavy nonwovens, not felt, and free of excluded plastic/rubber laminations visible naked-eye. Provides reinforcement without altering classification.
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If impregnated but coating not visible naked-eye
Heading 5604 excludes yarn-like but notes push visible impregnations to Chapter 59.
If of cotton wadding in sheets >150 g/m²
Wadding, distinct from nonwovens, has specific headings by fiber.
If tufted or flocked for carpet backing
Floor covering constructions move to Chapter 57.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document as primary fabric, not reinforcement, to stay in Chapter 56
• Test for <50% textile if flame-retardant treated to avoid Chapter 39
• Import widths suitable for cutting to prevent 'made-up' scrutiny
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