Striped Cotton Kelem Rug
A traditional 'Kelem' flat-woven cotton rug with stripes, handcrafted for durability. This made-up, non-pile woven floor covering falls under tariff item 5702.99.90 as an 'other' cotton product, despite its Kelem-style construction.
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 Kelem rug is made of straw, hemp, flax tow or jute
This alternative covers other textile materials, which may apply to Kelem rugs made from those fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the Kelem rug is made up (e.g
• finished edges) and not presented as a length of fabric
• Declare cotton as the sole or predominant fibre; if mixed, use Section XI Note 2 to determine classification
• Provide a detailed product description to avoid delays
Related Products under Tariff item 5702.99.90
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> A small, handwoven cotton mat designed for entryways, featuring a flat, non-pile construction. Its exposed cotton surface qualifies it as a textile floor covering under Chapter 57, and as a made-up article, it falls under tariff item 5702.99.90.
Cotton Karamanie Handwoven Rug
> A Karamanie-style flat rug handwoven from cotton, with bold tribal patterns typical of traditional Caucasian weaving. As a made-up, non-pile floor covering with an exposed textile surface, it is classified under tariff item 5702.99.90.
Cotton Karamanie Rug
> A handwoven 'Karamanie' style cotton rug with intricate flat patterns, made up for area use. Its exposed cotton surface and non-pile, made-up construction place it under tariff item 5702.99.90.
Cotton Kilim Runner
> A narrow, flat-woven cotton runner rug in kilim style with slit-tapestry weave and bold tribal motifs. As a made-up, non-pile woven floor covering with an exposed cotton surface, it is classified under tariff item 5702.99.90.
Cotton Schumacks Rug
> A traditional handwoven cotton Schumacks rug, semi-nomadic style with dense flat weave and earthy tones. Its made-up, non-pile construction and exposed cotton surface place it under tariff item 5702.99.90.
Cotton Soumak Weave Runner
> A Soumak technique runner handwoven from cotton, creating a textured flat surface suitable for hallways or tables. Its exposed cotton textile surface and made-up, non-pile construction place it under tariff item 5702.99.90.