Seagrass Area Rug from Japan
A handwoven floor covering made from natural seagrass plaiting materials, assembled into a durable mat suitable for living rooms. It falls under HTS 4601.29.80.00 as a floor covering of vegetable materials, specifically plaits of seagrass bound in sheet form. The open-weave design provides a rustic, natural look while offering slip resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the material is purely vegetable plaiting like seagrass; synthetic blends shift to Chapter 39 or 54
• Provide certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment under trade agreements like USMCA
• Label as 'natural fiber floor covering' to avoid misclassification as finished furniture mats under Chapter 94