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
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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