Olefin Printed Pattern Carpet from Japan
An olefin (polypropylene) carpet with printed designs mimicking oriental patterns, used in commercial lobbies. HTS 5705.00.20.30 applies to this other man-made fiber floor covering where textile surface is exposed in use. Printing doesn't alter classification if fibers dominant.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include dye fastness certificates for printed rugs to affirm textile nature
• Invoice must specify olefin content over 95% man-made
• Check for Section 301 tariffs on printed goods from China