Furniture Upholstery Nonwoven Backing 190 g/m² from China
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.
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
• 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