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Official Chapter Guide

Wadding, felt, nonwovens, special yarns, and related articles excluding metal content and composite textiles.

Tariff Landscape

Items in this chapter may vary widely; significant portions can be dutiable depending on the product's makeup and use.

Certain textiles may face tariffs or restrictions under Section 301 due to origin from countries covered by trade measures.

High-risk areas may include synthetic felt or nonwovens subjected to ADD/CVD in past cases involving synthetic fibers.

Misclassifying textile products that exceed 50% non-textile content.
Overlooking visible coatings in a classification, leading to potential misclassification into plastics or rubber chapters.

Distinguishing between the categories of felt and nonwovens when bonded with plastics or rubber.
Identifying products that have hidden coatings or impregnation recognized only under magnification.

Wadding, felt, or nonwovens used as carrying mediums for substances like perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, polishes, and similar (various chapters).
Textile products classified under heading 5811.
Abrasive and mica materials backed with felt or nonwovens (headings 6805 and 6814).
Metal foil backed with felt or nonwovens (generally sections XIV or XV).
Sanitary pads, tampons, diapers, and related articles (heading 9619).
Textile yarns with invisible impregnation, coating, or covering (usually in chapters 50 to 55).
Twine, cordage, rope, or cables made of metal (section XV).

"Felt" includes needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabric using the web’s own fibers.
Headings for felt and nonwovens cover products impregnated with plastics or rubber.

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