Synthetic Turf for Lawns from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
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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