Commercial Needle-Punched Felt Tiles from China
Heavy-duty needle-punched felt tiles from synthetic blends, max 0.3 m², for high-traffic commercial floors, exposed felt surface. Fits HTS 5704.10.00.90 as non-tufted/non-flocked felt carpet tiles per Chapter 57 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document needle-punching process to prove felt construction; check for underlay attachments which are excluded
• Pitfall: mismeasured tiles over 0.3 m² go to 5702