Wool Felt Carpet Tiles from Japan
These are small felt tiles made primarily from wool or fine animal hair, designed for flooring with a maximum surface area of 0.3 m² per tile. They fit under HTS 5704.10.00.10 as textile floor coverings of felt, not tufted or flocked, specifically categorized for wool-based tiles. The exposed textile surface is wool felt, ideal for modular flooring installations.
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
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% for this classification and provide lab test certificates; ensure each tile's surface area does not exceed 0.3 m² to avoid reclassification; declare as 'made up' if pre-cut for retail sale