Seagrass Rattan Blend Area Rug from Japan
An area rug crafted by plaiting rattan with seagrass strips, bound in sheet form for durable floor covering. Classified under HTS 4601.22.80.00 due to predominant rattan content as the plaiting material, distinguishing it from pure seagrass matting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm rattan dominance; blends over 50% other veggies may reclassify
• Label as 'floor covering' not 'rug' if avoiding Chapter 57; include weave diagrams in documentation