Rubberized Non-Woven Area Rug from China
An area rug with a rubberized coating over a non-woven felt base, providing slip resistance and moisture protection for indoor use. Classified in HTS 5904.90.10.00 due to the coating applied directly on the non-woven textile backing.
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
• Document the non-woven composition and coating process to distinguish from Chapter 40 rubber products
• Check for REACH compliance if importing to EU markets for chemical coatings
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by including installation costs in declared value