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HS code for underlay, non-woven (carpets)
5603 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “underlay, non-woven (carpets)” points to heading 5603: nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 5603 into 43 tariff lines; the duty is 4%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 5603 covers 18 tariff lines and the duty is 4.3%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 5603 into 42 tariff lines; the duty is 4.3%.
Duty rates compared
UK 4% Third-country duty 43 tariff lines 
EU 4.3% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines 
Türkiye 4.3% Third-country duty 42 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 11 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Mexico 10% – 35% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 25.5% 
Brazil Free – 26% General (MFN) 40 tariff lines · average 22.6% 
Argentina Free – 18% General (MFN) 230 tariff lines · average 17.7% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 4.7% 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 4.3% General (MFN) 47 tariff lines · average 3.6% 
Taiwan Free – 5% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 40 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 4.3% – 10% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines · average 7.6% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for underlay, non-woven (carpets)?
Underlay, non-woven (carpets) are classified under 5603 (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.