5602.10.10.00 - Laminated fabrics (223) 🖩

HTS Code 5602.10.10.00 specifically covers laminated felt, whether or not it has undergone impregnation, coating, or covering. This classification applies to felt materials that have been further processed by adhering one or more layers to their surface or between layers using lamination techniques. The lamination process typically involves bonding materials together, often with adhesives or heat, to create a composite fabric with enhanced properties such as increased strength, water resistance, or insulation.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5602.10.90 (Other), which encompasses felt that is impregnated, coated, or covered but *not* laminated. Therefore, the defining characteristic of goods classified under 5602.10.10.00 is the presence of a laminated structure as an integral part of the felt's construction, in addition to any other treatments like impregnation or coating.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions for 5602.10.10.00 will hinge on verifying the lamination process has occurred and that the material meets the general definition of felt, needleloom felt, or stitch-bonded fiber fabrics as outlined in the broader heading 5602. Examples include certain types of industrial felts used for filtration or insulation where multiple layers are bonded together to achieve desired performance characteristics.