PET Recycled Pile Area Rug
This eco-friendly area rug features a woven pile construction made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, a man-made textile material. It is made up for retail sale and the textile pile serves as the exposed surface when in use, meeting the definition of a carpet under Chapter 57. As a woven, non-tufted, made-up pile carpet of man-made fibres, it is classified under tariff item 5702.42.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 14% | +25.0% | 39% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14% | — | 14% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rug is not woven, tufted, or flocked
Other carpets and textile floor coverings fall under heading 57.05.
If the pile is made of a natural textile material
Woven pile carpets of other textile materials are classified under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rug is made up (e.g
• hemmed, fringed, or cut to shape) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the fibre composition accurately, as polyester from PET is a man-made textile material
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to support the recycled content claim if asked by the CBSA
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