Commercial Playground Synthetic Turf from China
Shock-absorbing tufted turf for playgrounds, made from recycled polyethylene with soft thatch zone for child safety. Classified in HTS 5703.31.0085 as other tufted turf of man-made materials, qualifying via exposed textile surface for recreational surfacing. Meets safety standards while fitting chapter scope for non-carpet turf uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide ASTM playground safety certifications alongside HTS docs for smooth clearance
• Specify roll widths and tufting gauge to verify against tile or mosaic alternatives
• Avoid bundling with foam underlay, as it could be seen as a set excluding underlays