Polypropylene Tufted Runner from Germany
Long tufted runner rug made of polypropylene yarn, used in hallways with durable textile exposed surface. HTS 5703.90.00.00 applies to tufted floor coverings of other textile materials like polypropylene not elsewhere specified. Ideal for high-traffic areas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'tufted' construction in shipping docs to avoid 5705 classification
• Test for latex backing content; over 50% could shift to Chapter 40
• Register for C-TPAT if importing large volumes from high-risk origins