Ramie Pile Carpet Underlay Alternative
Woven ramie fiber pile sheet marketed for floor use despite underlay-like thickness, with exposed ramie pile. Classed under HTS 5702.39.20.90 but note Chapter exclusion for true underlays; qualifies via floor surface exposure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bulk ramie yarn fabric
Woven fabrics of ramie without floor covering features in Chapter 53.
If rubberized as true underlay
Rubber underlays excluded regardless of textile face.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from underlays with surface exposure proofs
• Measure thickness; excessive padding risks reclassification
• Use ISF filings early for vegetable fiber shipments
Related Products under HTS 5702.39.20.90
Woven Wool Pile Rug
A hand-woven pile rug made primarily from wool fibers, featuring a dense pile construction on a woven backing. It falls under HTS 5702.39.20.90 as a woven, pile construction carpet of other textile materials (wool), not made up into finished form. The exposed textile surface qualifies it as a textile floor covering per Chapter 57 notes.
Synthetic Pile Carpet Roll
A roll of woven polypropylene pile carpet material, not cut or finished, used for custom floor installations. Classified under HTS 5702.39.20.90 for its woven pile construction from synthetic 'other textile materials,' serving as an exposed textile floor covering.
Sisal Pile Area Rug Blank
Unfinished woven sisal fiber pile rug blank with cut pile loops on a jute backing, intended for wall-to-wall flooring. It matches HTS 5702.39.20.90 as a non-cotton, non-wool pile weave not made up, with textile materials as the exposed surface.
Acrylic Pile Carpet Runner
Woven acrylic yarn pile carpet in roll form for cutting into runners, featuring knotted pile construction. Falls under HTS 5702.39.20.90 as pile weave of other textile materials (acrylic), not made up, qualifying as a textile floor covering.
Jute Pile Woven Mat Roll
Roll of woven jute pile construction matting for indoor/outdoor floors, with exposed jute pile surface. Classified in HTS 5702.39.20.90 for woven, non-tufted pile of other (vegetable) textile materials, not made up.
Polyester Shag Pile Carpet
Unfinished woven polyester shag pile carpet with long cut pile, supplied in bulk rolls. Meets HTS 5702.39.20.90 criteria as woven pile construction from other textile materials, textile-exposed floor covering not made up.