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Artificial Grass Turf for Landscaping from Japan

Tufted polypropylene turf used for residential or commercial landscaping, providing a low-maintenance grass alternative with UV-resistant man-made fibers. Classified under HTS 5703.31.0085 as 'other' turf of man-made textiles, as the woven or tufted textile surface is exposed during use. It meets the chapter definition for textile floor coverings adapted for outdoor decorative purposes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide fiber content labels specifying man-made textiles to comply with Chapter 57 requirements and avoid reclassification

• Document intended end-use as landscaping to differentiate from industrial matting under other chapters

• Check for perforations or drainage features, ensuring they don't alter the primary textile classification