Hand-Hooked Alpaca Wool Area Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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