Synthetic Turf for Residential Lawns from China

This tufted synthetic turf made from nylon or other polyamides features a realistic grass-like appearance with perforated backing for drainage, designed for home lawn installations. It falls under HTS 5703.21.00.90 as 'other' tufted turf not specified elsewhere in the turf subheading. The textile pile serves as the exposed surface when in use as a floor covering.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify the pile material is nylon or polyamide via lab testing to confirm classification under 5703.21; blends may shift to other subheadings

Provide installation specifications and drainage details in documentation to distinguish from non-textile mats and avoid misclassification

Ensure turf meets CPSC safety standards for residential use; common pitfall is inadequate backing specs leading to underlay exclusion issues