Tufted Synthetic Turf for Rooftop Gardens from Japan
Lightweight tufted turf made from nylon and polyethylene for green roofs and rooftop terraces, designed to support plant growth while providing a turf-like surface. It qualifies for HTS 5703.31.0085 as other tufted turf of man-made materials with exposed textile fibers. The chapter notes include such articles intended for non-traditional floor uses but with textile surface characteristics.
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
• Submit technical specs showing tuft height and density to prove it's tufted textile turf, not plastic sheeting
• Ensure no underlay padding is included, as Chapter 57 excludes floor covering underlays
• Label as 'for rooftop or green roof applications' to support classification context