Ramie Pile Carpet Underlay Alternative from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from underlays with surface exposure proofs
• Measure thickness; excessive padding risks reclassification
• Use ISF filings early for vegetable fiber shipments