Polyamide Tufted Bath Mat 2x3 Feet from Japan
A small tufted bath mat made from nylon polyamide yarns, covering about 1.1 square meters with a textured surface for slip resistance. It qualifies under HTS 5703.29.20.10 due to its tufted construction, polyamide material, and size limit, even though used in bathrooms as a textile floor covering. The exposed textile surface defines its chapter placement.
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
• Include skid-resistant backing specs if present, but ensure it doesn't qualify as a 'floor covering underlay' excluded from Chapter 57
• Document tufting process and polyamide composition to differentiate from rubber-backed mats under Chapter 40