Vinyl-Bonded Polyester Rug Weave from Germany
Woven polyester with minimal vinyl bonding, primarily textile-surfaced for floor use. Classifies in HTS 5702.50.52.00 if textile dominates as exposed surface per chapter definition.
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
• Prove textile is exposed surface via cross-sections; minimal coating allowed
• Disclose bonding but emphasize man-made textile base
• Avoid thick vinyl layers risking plastics classification