Woven Felt Carpet Tiles from China
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.
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
• 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