Handwoven Wool Kelem Rug
A traditional Kelem rug handwoven from pure wool yarns on a non-power-driven loom, featuring flat-woven patterns without pile construction. It serves as a textile floor covering with wool as the exposed surface, and being not made up, it falls under this 'Other' item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | +25.0% | 37.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rug is made of straw, hemp, flax tow, or jute
The sibling item specifically covers floor coverings of those vegetable fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the Kelem rug is not made up (e.g
• not hemmed or cut to shape) to qualify for this item
• Provide fibre content and weaving details to CBSA for accurate classification
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