Artificial Turf Putting Green Mat
A small tufted artificial turf mat designed for indoor putting practice, with polypropylene fibers forming the exposed playing surface. As a tufted textile floor covering of man-made materials, it falls under tariff item 5703.31.00 for turf.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | +25.0% | 37.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the turf is made of a textile material other than man-made, such as wool or cotton
Tariff item 5703.90.00 covers tufted carpets and floor coverings of other textile materials, which would apply if the turf is not of man-made fibers.
If the mat is presented as part of a complete putting game set with clubs and balls
If the mat is packaged with other golf equipment as a set for playing golf, it may be classified as a game or sport article under Chapter 95.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as tufted turf of man-made textile materials, with the exposed surface being textile
• Keep records of the fiber composition (e.g
• polypropylene) and surface area, as these may be verified by the CBSA
• If the mat is part of a set with other golf equipment, consider whether it should be classified separately
Related Products under Tariff item 5703.31.00
Artificial Grass Landscape Sheet
Artificial grass landscape sheets made of tufted polyethylene, measuring over 1.0 meter per side, used for residential landscaping and golf putting greens. They are classified under tariff item 5703.31.00 as tufted turf of man-made textile materials, which includes floor coverings with a textile exposed surface.
Artificial Grass Turf for Landscaping
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Balcony Deck Artificial Grass
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