Alpaca-Llama Mix Tribal Kilim Rug from Japan
Though kilim-style, this certified hand-loomed rug has hand-inserted pile from alpaca-llama mix >50% weight, qualifying as knotted under HTS 5701.10.13.00. Folklore patterns make it a cultural floor covering.
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
• Differentiate true pile insertion from flatweave in entry docs to hold classification
• Use photos of knotting process in support files
• Beware bulk imports triggering anti-dumping scrutiny