Artificial grass carpet Hs Code

Artificial grass carpet harmonized system code

Product Overview Artificial grass carpet classified under HS Code 570339 refers to textile floor coverings composed primarily of synthetic fibers designed to replicate natural grass surfaces. These carpets are manufactured through advanced tufting or weaving processes using polypropylene, polyethylene, or nylon yarns, ensuring durability, UV resistance, and minimal maintenance requirements. The product typically features pile heights ranging from 10 mm to 40 mm, with densities calibrated to balance softness and resilience. Under HS Code 570339, the product is categorized within the broader group of “Carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted,” specifically focusing on synthetic fiber constructions. Commercially, artificial grass carpets serve diverse applications including outdoor sports facilities, landscaping in retail and hospitality venues, exhibition flooring in food service environments, and as protective surfaces in food processing plants. Their competitive advantage lies in providing a hygienic, non-porous, and weather-resistant alternative to natural turf, facilitating compliance with industry sanitation standards and reducing long-term maintenance costs. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 570339 falls under Chapter 57 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings), Heading 5703 (Other carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted), with Subheading 570339 specifying textile floor coverings of synthetic fibers excluding those of wool or fine animal hair. This classification is based on the product’s synthetic fiber composition and tufted manufacturing technique, adhering strictly to the Harmonized System nomenclature guidelines. Trade considerations include packaging in rolls or folded bales, typically wrapped in moisture-resistant polyethylene film to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Preservation methods emphasize protection against UV exposure and moisture ingress to maintain fiber integrity and pile structure. Shipping generally requires compliance with international freight standards, including ISPM 15 where applicable for packaging materials. Quality standards aligned with ISO 9001 for manufacturing processes and ISO 14001 for environmental management are commonly referenced, ensuring conformity with WTO trade facilitation measures and enabling accurate customs declaration and tariff determination.

Artificial grass carpet Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, the term “carpets and other textile floor coverings” means floor coverings in which textile materials serve as the exposed surface of the article when in use and includes articles having the characteristics of textile floor coverings but intended for use for other purposes. 2.- This Chapter does not cover floor covering underlays.