Hand-Knotted Llama Hair Tribal Runner from Japan
A narrow hallway runner with intricate tribal patterns, hand-knotted using llama hair comprising 60% of the pile weight on a wool warp. This textile floor covering meets HTS 5701.10.16.00 criteria through its hand-insertion technique and dominant llama pile exposure. Designed for high-traffic areas with durable fine animal hair surface.
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
• Include shear certificates or fiber provenance docs to substantiate llama hair claims during customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring 'made up' status with finished edges, preventing misclassification as yardage
• Declare exact pile weight percentages upfront to preempt audits on fine animal hair content