Model Train Layout Turf Sheet
A small tufted synthetic turf for model railroad scenery, 1.8 m², with polypropylene flock. It is a tufted textile floor covering of man-made materials, classifiable 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 sold as part of a model train kit and is not a separate article
If the turf is included as a component of a toy model train set, it may be classified as a toy under Chapter 95.
If the pile is made of a textile material other than man-made
This item covers tufted carpets of other textile materials, which would apply if the pile is not man-made.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This product is a textile floor covering and not a toy, so it falls under Chapter 57
• Declare the fiber composition and area to the CBSA
• If the turf is part of a model train set, it may be classified with the set if it is not a separate article
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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.
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