Woven Felt Carpet Tiles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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