Woven Felt Carpet Tiles from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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