Alpaca Wool Blend Felt Tiles 70x70cm from China
Luxury felt carpet tiles blending alpaca fine hair with wool, 70cm x 70cm (0.49m²), under this code for animal hair felt tiles in the specified size range. Non-tufted design with exposed hairy surface defines it as a textile floor covering per Chapter 57. Suited for high-end interiors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Require supplier specs on fine hair ratio (>50% wool/alpaca blend); test for flocking
• Pitfall: Including backing underlays voids Chapter 57 entirely
• Use precise surface calculations