Rooftop Garden Artificial Turf from Japan
Lightweight tufted polypropylene turf for green roofs and rooftop gardens, with perforated man-made backing for drainage. Classified in HTS 5703.31.00 for tufted man-made textile turf functioning as a floor covering, even for elevated surfaces. Mimics grass while reducing maintenance.
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
• Highlight UV stabilization and fire ratings in documentation for rooftop use to support classification
• Separate drainage layers if present, as they may be underlays excluded from this chapter
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom rooftop designs to confirm turf vs. roofing material status