5703.31.00.30 - Measuring not more than 5.25 m2 in area (665)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m2, kg |
| General Rate of Duty | 6% |
| Special Rate of Duty | Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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IL
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JO
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KR
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MA
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OM
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PA
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| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 60% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 5703.31.00.30, specifically classifies tufted carpets and other textile floor coverings, including turf, that are manufactured from "other man-made textile materials" and are measuring not more than 5.25 square meters in area. The defining characteristic here is the material composition, requiring the use of man-made fibers that do not fall under the specific classifications for synthetic fibers like nylon, polyester, or polypropylene, often referring to less common or blended man-made materials.
The distinction from its sibling category, "Other" (which would likely encompass tufted floor coverings made from a broader range of materials or those not specifically defined elsewhere), lies in the precise definition of "other man-made textile materials." This classification is for products where the primary textile component is a man-made fiber that isn't explicitly detailed in other subheadings. The size limitation of not exceeding 5.25 square meters is also a crucial criterion for items within this specific code.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under this heading is dependent on the confirmation that the floor covering is tufted, made from man-made textile materials not otherwise specified, and meets the area dimension requirement. This heading is part of the broader Chapter 57 which deals with carpets and other textile floor coverings, with this particular code zeroing in on a specific type of construction (tufted), material (other man-made fibers), and size.