Cushioned Vinyl Area Rugs with Felt Backing
Cushioned vinyl area rugs with a felt backing, produced by applying a cushioned vinyl coating to a non-woven felt textile base. These rugs are designed for high-traffic home areas and fall under this tariff item as floor coverings with a coating on a needleloom felt or nonwoven backing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 13.5% | — | 13.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 13.5% | — | 13.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 13.5% | — | 13.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 13.5% | — | 13.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 13.5% | — | 13.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the backing is a woven textile rather than needleloom felt or nonwovens
This alternative covers other floor coverings with a coating on a textile backing, which would apply if the base material differs.
If the vinyl layer is the predominant material and the textile is only for reinforcement
Chapter 39 covers floor coverings of plastics, and if the textile backing is not the essential character, it may be classified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the felt backing is needleloom felt or nonwovens, as the tariff item specifically requires this base
• Ensure the vinyl coating is visible and not just a thin layer, per Chapter 59 Note 2
• Check if the rugs are considered 'made up' under Section Note 7, which could affect classification
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