Fine Animal Hair Rug Padding from Mexico
Nonwoven padding produced from fine animal hair like cashmere or camel hair, exceeding 150 g/m², serving as a cushioned underlay for area rugs and carpets. Classified in HTS 5603.94.10.10 due to its nonwoven construction of animal hair for floor underlay applications, not laminated with rubber.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin proving animal hair content; U.S
• Customs may require fiber analysis to distinguish from wool blends
• Specify 'floor covering underlay' on commercial docs and confirm no rubber bonding to stay in 5603, avoiding Chapter 40