Non-Woven Polyester Felt Floor Tiles

Modular floor tiles made from needle-punched polyester felt, each under 0.3 m², used for acoustic or decorative flooring in commercial spaces. They fall under HTS 5704.10.00.90 as non-tufted, non-flocked felt textile floor coverings with exposed textile surface. Synthetic fibers qualify as felt per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.7%+35.0%39.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇨🇦Canada4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇩🇪Germany4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇯🇵Japan4.7%+10.0%14.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5702Lower: 12.7% vs 39.7%

If made up into larger rugs >0.3m²

Felt floor coverings assembled beyond tile size into rugs classify under 5702 for other felt carpets, not the tile subheading.

5603.94Lower: 10% vs 39.7%

If imported as bulk non-woven felt sheets, not made-up tiles

Unmade-up non-wovens for flooring fall under Chapter 56 as textile wadding/felt, not Chapter 57 finished floor coverings.

5903.90.20Lower: 35% vs 39.7%

If textile-backed with dominant plastic face

Textile felts with plastic coating where plastic is the exposed surface classify as textile-covered plastics under 5903.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit fiber content analysis to confirm felt structure; measure and document each tile's area precisely

Watch for customs queries on 'felt' vs. simple non-woven if density is low