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Synthetic Turf for Lawns from China

Artificial turf made from tufted polypropylene yarn on a man-made textile backing, designed to mimic natural grass for residential lawns. It falls under HTS 5703.31.00 as tufted turf of other man-made textile materials with textile exposed surface for floor covering use. This classification applies due to its tufted construction and primary use as a turf surface.

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

• Verify the yarn and backing are both man-made textile materials to confirm classification under 5703.31.00; natural fiber blends may shift to other subheadings

• Provide lab test reports certifying UV resistance and pile height if marketed as durable outdoor turf to avoid reclassification as a toy or novelty item

• Label products clearly as 'artificial turf' and include installation instructions to demonstrate floor covering intent and prevent misclassification as landscaping material