Acoustic Felt Floor Tiles from Japan
Specialized 24x24 cm tiles of dense polyester felt engineered for sound absorption in studios or offices, functioning as textile floor coverings. They meet HTS 5704.10.00 criteria: felt, not tufted/flocked, max 0.3 m², with textile as exposed surface per Chapter 57 notes. Provides noise reduction without underlay characteristics.
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
• Submit technical specs proving acoustic properties stem from felt textile structure, not added layers that could classify as composites
• Label clearly as 'floor coverings' to align with chapter definition; avoid 'underlay' terms to prevent exclusion
• For sets, declare as individual tiles to maintain 5704.10.00; bulk packaging risks 5705 classification