Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Carpet from Japan
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 — 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
• Attach NFPA 701 flame test reports mandatory for commercial imports
• Declare modacrylic content explicitly
• Bulk shipments risk underlay misclassification