Polyurethane Carpet Backing Cement from China
Reactive polyurethane cement for laminating carpet backing to primary tufting fabric in textile mills. Under 3909.50.2000 as primary-form polyurethane cement per chapter polymer classification rules. Roll-applied in manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.6%
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
• Certify flammability per FF1-70 for US market; monomer analysis mandatory
• Pitfall: coated carpet under 5907 if >33% coating weight
• Bulk tanker approval needed