Non-Woven Polyester Felt Floor Tiles from Japan
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 — 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
• 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