Hand-Knotted Suri Alpaca Area Rug from China
This area rug boasts hand-inserted suri alpaca pile over 50% by weight, certified as a hand-loomed folklore product from highland weavers. It serves as a durable textile floor covering with exceptional softness and warmth. Traditional geometric patterns qualify it precisely for HTS 5701.10.13.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Conduct pre-shipment fiber testing to document alpaca content and prevent disputes at entry
• Declare as 'certified hand-loomed folklore' with supporting certificates to secure correct tariff treatment
• Watch for reclassification if customs doubts hand-knotting; provide weaver affidavits as backup