Synthetic Pile Carpet Roll from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare exact polymer composition (e.g
• polypropylene) to avoid reclassification to man-made fiber headings
• Include manufacturing process certification proving woven (not tufted) construction per Chapter 57 definitions
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide cost breakdowns for pile and backing materials