Carpet Backing Latex from China
Foamable polyvinyl acetate ethylene dispersion for tufted carpet backing, vinyl acetate dominant per notes. HTS 3905.12.00.00 classification for aqueous primary form. Locks pile yarn.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Delamination strength (AATCC 138) certification required
• Flame retardant monomer content for NFPA 701