Polypropylene Tufted Runner from Japan
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 — 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
• 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