5703.31.00 - Turf

This HTS subheading, 5703.31.00, specifically classifies tufted carpets and other textile floor coverings designed to simulate natural turf. These products are manufactured from other man-made textile materials, distinct from those covered in preceding subheadings. The key characteristic is their application and appearance as artificial grass, intended for use in sports fields, landscaping, playgrounds, or decorative purposes, rather than as conventional carpeting.

The distinction from its sibling, 5703.39 (Other), lies in the specific nature of the "turf" simulation. While 5703.39 would cover tufted floor coverings made from other man-made materials that do not specifically aim to replicate turf, 5703.31.00 is dedicated to those products that explicitly emulate the appearance and often the texture of natural grass. This designation is crucial for accurately assessing duties based on the intended end-use and manufacturing characteristics.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The subheading 5703.31.00.30 specifically addresses turf measuring not more than 5.25 square meters in area, accounting for smaller rolls or pre-cut sections. The remaining subcategories, typically labeled "Other," would encompass turf products exceeding this size limitation or those with other specific characteristics not otherwise enumerated. These further breakdowns allow for more precise tariff application based on size and potentially other defining features not detailed at this level.