Viscose Tufted Shag Rug
A high-pile shag rug tufted from viscose (rayon) fibers, providing a plush textile surface for living rooms. It falls under tariff item 5703.90.90 as a tufted carpet of other textile materials, as viscose blends do not fit wool or cotton headings and meet the chapter definition.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10% | +25.0% | 35% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10% | — | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rug is machine tufted
Machine tufted floor coverings are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the rug's textile surface is exposed and it functions as a floor covering
• Declare the viscose composition to CBSA
• Ensure the rug is made up, such as with finished edges, to qualify under this item
Related Products under Tariff item 5703.90.90
Acrylic Blend Tufted Bath Mat
A tufted bath mat made from an acrylic-polyester blend, designed for bathroom use with an exposed textile surface. It qualifies as a tufted floor covering of other textile materials under tariff item 5703.90.90, as acrylic and polyester are not wool, cotton, or man-made textile materials specified elsewhere.
Blended Synthetic Tufted Play Mat
A tufted play mat made from a polyester-nylon blend, designed for children's areas with a cushioned textile surface. It falls under tariff item 5703.90.90 as a tufted floor covering of other textile materials, and chapter note 1 includes articles intended for non-floor uses if they have textile floor covering characteristics.
Decorative Tufted Wall-to-Wall Cut
Cut pieces of polyester tufted fabric intended for wall-to-wall installation, with a textile surface. These are classified under tariff item 5703.90.90 as tufted floor coverings of other textile materials, provided they are made up (e.g., cut to size) and not just in the piece.
Faux Silk Tufted Rug
A luxury tufted rug made from a polyester-viscose blend, featuring a shiny textile pile surface. It is classified under tariff item 5703.90.90 as a tufted floor covering of other textile materials, as viscose and polyester are not covered by other specific headings.
Festival Tufted Floor Mat
A seasonal tufted floor mat with a printed textile design, intended for events and other uses. It falls under tariff item 5703.90.90 as a tufted floor covering of other textile materials, and chapter note 1 includes articles intended for other purposes if they have textile floor covering characteristics.
Hotel Tufted Carpet Runner
A commercial tufted runner for hotels, made from a nylon blend with a durable textile face. It is classified under tariff item 5703.90.90 as a tufted floor covering of other textile materials, as nylon is not specified in other headings for tufted carpets.