Cushioned Vinyl Area Rugs with Felt Backing from Japan
Area rugs made by applying a cushioned vinyl coating to a non-woven felt textile backing, ideal for high-traffic home areas. This product qualifies for HTS 5904.90.90.00 as a floor covering with coating on textile backing, pre-cut to shape. The felt provides padding while vinyl offers stain resistance.
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
• Document the coating process and backing type; felt backings must be confirmed as qualifying textile per Chapter 59 notes
• Test for phthalate content in vinyl coating to comply with consumer safety regulations like CPSIA
• Bundle with underlay documentation if sold as set to avoid separate classification