Striped Cotton Kelem Rug from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• 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