Non-Woven Polyester Felt Floor Tiles from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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