Woven Raffia Area Rug
A tropical-style flat-woven raffia rug, non-pile and made up for floors. Raffia is a vegetable textile material, and the rug is classified under 5702.99.90 as an 'other' textile floor covering.
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 raffia is classified as a straw or similar vegetable fiber
Straw, hemp, flax tow, or jute are specifically listed in this alternative.
If the rug is a basketware or wickerwork of vegetable plaiting materials
Section XI Note 1(g) excludes such articles, placing them in Chapter 46.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the raffia is not excluded by Section XI Note 1 (e.g
• not a basketware of Chapter 46)
• Provide a sample or technical specification to CBSA if the fiber is questioned
• Ensure the rug is made up, not just cut to size without finishing
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
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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.
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