Wool Felt Carpet Underlay from Japan
A nonwoven felt made from wool fibers, weighing over 150 g/m², designed specifically as an underlay for floor coverings to provide cushioning and sound insulation. It falls under HTS 5603.94.10.10 as a nonwoven of wool or fine animal hair used for floor covering underlays, without plastics or rubber forming the primary bonding or visible coating.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is predominantly wool or fine animal hair via lab testing to confirm classification under 5603.94.10.10 and avoid reclassification to synthetic nonwovens
• Provide invoices specifying use as floor covering underlay and weight >150 g/m²; declare as non-impregnated to prevent shifts to Chapter 39/40