Hand-Hooked Alpaca Wool Area Rug from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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