Cork-Linoleum Hybrid Floor Tiles
Floor tiles that blend cork granules into the linoleum formula, applied on a textile backing and cut to shape. These are linoleum products under tariff item 5904.10.00, as the cork is a component of the linoleum mixture.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is primarily cork with a linoleum surface layer
Articles of agglomerated cork are classified in Chapter 45.
If the floor covering is not linoleum but another textile-backed material
Covers other floor coverings with textile backing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cork is part of the linoleum composition, not a separate layer, to stay in 5904.10.00
• Provide a detailed composition breakdown in the product documentation
• If cork content is significant, verify it does not change the essential character of the linoleum
Related Products under Tariff item 5904.10.00
Armstrong Prima Linoleum Cut-to-Shape Tiles
Linoleum tiles cut to shape, made from a mixture of linseed oil, rosin and cork applied to a jute textile backing. These tiles are ready for installation as flooring and fall under tariff item 5904.10.00 as linoleum cut to shape.
Burlap-Backed Printed Linoleum Rolls
Linoleum in rolls with decorative patterns printed on the linseed oil surface, backed with burlap textile. These are floor coverings of linoleum on a textile backing, classifiable under tariff item 5904.10.00 whether or not cut to shape.
Commercial Grade Linoleum Squares
Square linoleum tiles cut to shape, with a canvas textile backing, designed for high-traffic commercial areas. These are linoleum floor coverings cut to shape, falling under tariff item 5904.10.00.
Forbo Marmoleum Solid Linoleum Planks
Rigid linoleum planks cut to shape, made from natural linseed oil, limestone, and pigments on a jute backing, for glue-down installation. These are linoleum floor coverings cut to shape, falling under tariff item 5904.10.00.
Jute Linoleum Glue-Down Sheets
Linoleum sheets on a jute textile backing, supplied in rolls for glue-down installation. These are linoleum floor coverings not cut to shape, classifiable under tariff item 5904.10.00.
Marmoleum Click Modular Linoleum Tiles
Pre-cut modular linoleum tiles made from natural materials like linseed oil, cork, and jute backing, designed for interlocking installation. These are linoleum cut to shape, falling under tariff item 5904.10.00.