Hand-Hooked Alpaca Wool Area Rug from China
Luxurious area rug crafted by hand-hooking tufts of fine alpaca wool, knotted with hand tools for a soft, high-pile texture. Exposed animal hair surface defines it as a textile floor covering. HTS 5701.10.40.00 applies to its hand-hooked wool/fine hair knotted construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test and document fiber origin (alpaca as fine animal hair) to meet US wool labeling laws under FTC rules
• Package securely to prevent pile damage during shipping, as CBP inspects for construction integrity
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls—declare fair market value based on artisan labor hours