5704.90.01.10 - Of wool or fine animal hair (465) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m2, kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 5704.90.01.10, specifically classifies carpets and other textile floor coverings that are made of felt, are not tufted or flocked, and are not otherwise specified within the broader "Other" designation of heading 5704.90. Crucially, this subcategory is limited to those floor coverings composed entirely or predominantly of wool or fine animal hair. Examples include felt floor mats, rugs, or wall hangings made from materials such as sheep's wool, cashmere, alpaca, or mohair, provided they meet the criteria of being felted and not tufted or flocked.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5704.90.01.90 "Other," is its material composition. While both fall under the "Other" umbrella for felt floor coverings, 5704.90.01.10 is exclusively for those made of wool or fine animal hair. The sibling category, 5704.90.01.90, would encompass felt floor coverings of "other" materials, such as synthetic fibers or a blend where wool or fine animal hair is not the predominant component.
As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level hinges on confirming that the felt floor covering in question is indeed made of wool or fine animal hair, and not tufted or flocked, and is not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 5704. The intention of this specific classification is to isolate wool and fine animal hair felt floor coverings that do not fit into more narrowly defined categories.