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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of felt textile floor coverings (not tufted or flocked) (SITC 65961) totaled $4.5M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Felt Textile Floor Coverings (Not Tufted or Flocked) paid $641K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $4.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNeedle-punched and woven felt floor coverings occupy a distinct classification from tufted or flocked products, a difference that determines both duty treatment and applicable textile quota or safeguard exposure. Felt construction — where fibers are mechanically interlocked rather than looped or cut — gives these products a denser, more uniform surface suited to commercial and industrial flooring applications. Importers should confirm that the manufacturing method is correctly documented, as misclassification between felt and tufted constructions is a common audit trigger for textile floor coverings.
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The key distinction is construction method: felt floor coverings are made by interlocking or bonding fibers (e.g., needle-punching or wet-felting) without a primary backing into which yarn tufts are inserted. Importers should retain manufacturing process documentation and fiber composition records to support the correct classification and avoid reclassification to tufted carpet headings.
Textile floor coverings can be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin, particularly for goods sourced from China. Importers should verify the current trade-remedy status for the specific origin country and construction type with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2K | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| ITALY | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| CHINA | $728K | $8K | -$720K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $511K | $86K | -$425K |
| MEXICO | $555K | $22K | -$533K |
Monthly import values over time