Woven Felt Carpet Tiles

These are small felt tiles, maximum 0.3 m² each, made from compressed wool fibers without tufting or flocking, designed for modular flooring in homes or offices. They classify under HTS 5704.10.00.90 as felt-based textile floor coverings in tile form, not made by tufting. The exposed textile felt surface meets the chapter definition for carpets.

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.

5703.10Lower: 16% vs 39.7%

If tufted

Tufted felt carpets shift to Chapter 57 heading 5703 for tufted textile floor coverings, regardless of tile size.

3918.10Lower: 14.2% vs 39.7%

If PVC-backed rather than pure felt

Floor coverings with significant plastic surface like PVC dominate classification under Chapter 39 plastics, not textile Chapter 57.

5705.00.20Lower: 38.3% vs 39.7%

If sold in continuous lengths, not tiles

Non-tile felt floor coverings without tufting classify under 5705 for other felt carpets, changing from tile-specific subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify maximum surface area does not exceed 0.3 m² per tile to stay in this subheading; provide lab tests confirming felt construction without tufting

Ensure invoices specify 'not tufted or flocked' to prevent reclassification