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Carpet Stickers

Carpet stickers, also known as rug grippers or rug corner grips, are small adhesive pads designed to prevent rugs and carpets from slipping, sliding, or bunching on smooth flooring surfaces. They serve a primarily functional purpose, enhancing safety and preserving the aesthetic arrangement of floor coverings.

Material

Carpet stickers are typically constructed from one or a combination of the following materials:

• Adhesive: The core component, usually a pressure-sensitive acrylic-based adhesive. Different adhesives cater to varying floor types (hardwood, tile, laminate, etc.) and rug backings. Some are reusable with a repositionable adhesive, while others are designed for one-time use.
• Backing: Commonly made from felt, rubber, or a combination of both. Felt provides a gentle surface for the rug backing, while rubber enhances grip.
• Top Layer: Often a textured surface (e.g., a non-slip grip pattern) to maximize adhesion to the rug.

Purpose

• Slip Prevention: The primary function is to prevent rugs from sliding, reducing the risk of falls and injuries, especially for children and the elderly.
• Rug Protection: By securing the rug, stickers help prevent bunching and wrinkling, extending the rug's lifespan and maintaining its appearance.
• Floor Protection: Prevent rugs from shifting and potentially scratching or damaging the underlying floor surface.
• Noise Reduction: Can contribute to minimizing noise caused by rug movement.

Function

The function of carpet stickers relies on creating a strong bond between the rug backing and the floor surface. The adhesive layer adheres to both surfaces, while the backing material provides a physical barrier and enhances grip. The effectiveness depends on factors like the adhesive quality, floor type, rug backing material, and proper application.

Usage Scenarios

• Area Rugs: Most commonly used to secure area rugs in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and other high-traffic areas.
• Small Rugs: Effective for securing smaller rugs in entryways, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Washable Rugs: Can be used with washable rugs to prevent shifting during and after washing.
• Hard Floors: Ideal for use on hardwood, tile, laminate, and other smooth flooring surfaces.
• High-Traffic Areas: Particularly useful in areas with frequent foot traffic where rugs are more prone to shifting.

Common Types

• Adhesive Corner Grips: Small, triangular or rectangular pads applied to the corners of the rug. These are easy to apply and remove, suitable for smaller rugs.
• Full-Surface Grips: Larger pads that cover a larger area of the rug backing, providing more comprehensive grip.
• Reusable Grips: Feature a repositionable adhesive that allows for multiple uses. These are ideal for rugs that are frequently moved or washed.
• Washable Grips: Designed to withstand washing machine cycles, suitable for washable rugs.
• Double-Sided Grips: Feature adhesive on both sides, providing a stronger bond between the rug and the floor.
• Non-Slip Rug Pads: A broader category that includes thicker, more substantial pads that offer additional cushioning and protection. These often have a rubber backing and are suitable for larger rugs.

Based on the provided information, “carpet stickers” can be interpreted as adhesive floor coverings or labels made of plastic or paper. Here are relevant HS codes:

• 3918102000: Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter: Of polymers of vinyl chloride: Floor coverings: Other. This code covers floor coverings made of vinyl chloride polymers, potentially including self-adhesive stickers used as carpet replacements or additions.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 18: Plastics sheeting, film, foil, plate, sheeting, strip, etc.
  • 10: Polymers of vinyl chloride.
  • 20: Floor coverings.

• 3919905060: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls: Other: Other Other. This code applies to self-adhesive plastic stickers, which could be used as carpet stickers.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 19: Plastics sheeting, film, foil, plate, sheeting, strip, etc.
  • 90: Other.
  • 50: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes.
  • 60: Other.

• 4821902000: Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed: Other: Self-adhesive. This code covers self-adhesive paper or paperboard labels, which could be used as carpet stickers.

  • 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard or cellulose wadding.
  • 21: Labels of all kinds.
  • 90: Other.
  • 20: Self-adhesive.

• 3918901000: Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter: Of other plastics: Floor coverings. This code covers floor coverings made of plastics other than vinyl chloride polymers, potentially including self-adhesive stickers used as carpet replacements or additions.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 18: Plastics sheeting, film, foil, plate, sheeting, strip, etc.
  • 90: Other.
  • 10: Floor coverings.

• 4821904000: Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed: Other: Other. This code covers other paper or paperboard labels, which could be used as carpet stickers.

  • 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard or cellulose wadding.
  • 21: Labels of all kinds.
  • 90: Other.
  • 40: Other.

Regarding HS code 3918102000 and 3918901000, please note the need to verify the plastic material composition (polymers of vinyl chloride or other plastics).