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HTS code for yoga mat: document material, use, and accessories

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

Yoga mat classification can turn on material and use. A PVC exercise mat, natural rubber mat, TPE foam mat, cork-top mat, textile-covered mat, foldable travel mat, floor mat, knee pad, and bundled yoga kit should not all sit under one supplier code without review.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show material, layers, dimensions, intended use, texture, accessories, origin, and whether the shipment is a mat, pad, roll, or kit.

quick answer

For "hts code for yoga mat", collect material, layer construction, thickness, dimensions, texture, backing, textile or cork surface, exercise use, straps, bags, blocks, towels, origin, and supplier code.

A foam yoga mat is not the same file as a rubber mat, cork mat, textile exercise mat, general floor mat, knee pad, Pilates mat, yoga kit, roll stock, or carrying strap. The candidate path depends on the physical article and how it is presented.

facts to collect for yoga mat

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of the full mat, rolled edge, surface, underside, label, strap, bag, packaging, and barcode.
Mat type: yoga mat, Pilates mat, exercise mat, travel mat, knee pad, general floor mat, roll stock, or kit.
Material: PVC, TPE, EVA, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, cork layer, textile layer, foam, or mixed material.
Layer construction, thickness, dimensions, weight, texture, backing, printed design, and edge finish.
Accessories: strap, bag, towel, blocks, cleaner, instruction card, elastic band, or display hanger.
Use claims: yoga, fitness, therapy, camping, flooring, anti-fatigue, child play, or pet use.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If a kit includes a mat plus blocks or towel, list each item with material and quantity.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Material is described only as "eco" or "non-slip."
Layer construction and thickness are missing.
Yoga use is assumed from a product title without packaging or product-page support.
Accessories are visible but not listed.
Roll stock is treated like a finished mat.
General floor mats and exercise mats are mixed.
Origin is copied from the fulfillment warehouse.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for exercise mats, rubber mats, plastic mats, textile-covered mats, and kits have not been reviewed.

These gaps can move the review between sports equipment, plastic articles, rubber articles, textile articles, floor coverings, or kit treatment questions.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: PVC yoga mat, TPE exercise mat, rubber mat, cork-top mat, textile-covered mat, knee pad, travel mat, roll stock, carrying strap, bag, or yoga kit. Each row should cite material, dimensions, use, and contents.

Rejected paths should be part of the record. If the item is sold as a yoga mat but the evidence shows a general anti-fatigue floor mat, say that. If the supplier code ignores a cork or textile layer, flag it for review.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for yoga mats, exercise mats, rubber mats, plastic mats, textile mats, and fitness kits. Use 19 CFR 177.2 to check the evidence standard.

planning path

Start with material, then use. A clean record says "TPE foam exercise mat, 6 mm thick, with carrying strap" or "natural rubber mat with cork top layer" rather than just "yoga mat."

For duty exposure, materials matter. Plastic, rubber, textile, cork, and mixed-layer products can point to different candidate families, and origin should be checked before the shipment moves.

questions importers ask

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

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

Does material matter?

Yes. PVC, TPE, rubber, textile, cork, and mixed-layer mats can point to different candidate paths.

What if the mat ships with blocks?

List the blocks, strap, bag, towel, or other accessories. A kit needs a complete contents table.

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planning boundary

This yoga 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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