Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Carpet from Germany
Modacrylic fiber carpet engineered for fire resistance in public buildings, with exposed man-made textile surface. HTS 5705.00.20.30 for other man-made floor coverings; special fibers don't change heading. Meets chapter definition perfectly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Attach NFPA 701 flame test reports mandatory for commercial imports
• Declare modacrylic content explicitly
• Bulk shipments risk underlay misclassification