Vinyl-Bonded Polyester Rug Weave from Japan
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 — 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
• 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