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HTS code for car mat: document vehicle use, material, and set contents

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A car mat can be a molded rubber floor liner, textile carpet mat, PVC trim-to-fit mat, trunk cargo liner, universal floor mat set, custom vehicle kit, or raw mat roll. The customs file should say which one is being imported. Material and fit can move the review.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show vehicle use, material, backing, dimensions, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for car mat", collect mat type, vehicle fit, material, textile pile or rubber/plastic construction, backing, anti-slip features, trim-to-fit status, floor or cargo use, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

A molded all-weather floor liner is not the same file as a carpet mat, cargo tray, universal cut-to-fit mat, heel pad, raw mat roll, trunk liner, or mixed four-piece vehicle mat set. The candidate path should follow the imported article.

facts to collect for car mat

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of the front, back, edges, heel pad, retaining clips, label, packaging, and set contents.
Mat type: front floor mat, rear mat, cargo liner, trunk tray, carpet mat, all-weather liner, cut-to-fit mat, roll stock, or replacement clip.
Materials: rubber, PVC, TPE, EVA, textile pile, nonwoven backing, foam, plastic studs, metal grommets, or mixed layers.
Fitment: universal, trim-to-fit, custom vehicle model, left/right pair, front/rear set, cargo area, or trunk.
Dimensions, thickness, backing texture, lip height, edge binding, logos, and fastening points.
Set contents, including driver mat, passenger mat, rear mat, cargo mat, clips, storage bag, or instructions.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the shipment contains both floor mats and cargo liners, split the evidence table by item.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Material is described only as "all weather" or "premium."
Floor mat, cargo liner, and roll stock are not separated.
Textile and rubber/plastic layers are not documented.
Vehicle fitment and dimensions are missing.
Clips, grommets, bags, or sets are visible but not listed.
Origin is assumed from the seller listing.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for vehicle mats, floor coverings, rubber mats, textile mats, and cargo liners have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between vehicle accessories, floor coverings, rubber articles, plastic articles, textile articles, and roll stock.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: rubber floor mat, textile carpet mat, molded cargo liner, TPE all-weather liner, cut-to-fit mat, raw mat roll, clip, or vehicle mat set. Each row should cite material, fit, and contents.

Rejected paths should stay in the record. If the supplier code covers carpet floor mats but the SKU is a molded trunk tray, note the mismatch. If the mat is raw roll stock, do not describe it as a finished vehicle mat.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for vehicle floor mats, cargo liners, rubber mats, plastic mats, textile mats, and floor coverings. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for the evidence checklist.

planning path

Start with material and vehicle fit. Then list the pieces in the set. A four-piece kit should show which pieces go in the front, rear, or cargo area.

For duty exposure, material and finished condition matter. A textile carpet mat, molded rubber liner, and raw plastic roll may take different planning routes.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for car mat?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does fitment matter?

Yes. Universal, trim-to-fit, custom-fit, cargo, and raw roll formats should be documented.

What if it is a set?

List every piece, including front mats, rear mats, cargo mat, clips, and instructions.

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planning boundary

This car mat HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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