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Hand-Hooked Cashmere Blend Rug from Japan

Elegant rug blending cashmere (fine animal hair) with wool, hand-hooked tufts knotted by hand tool for ultra-luxury feel. Exposed fibers function as textile floor covering. HTS 5701.10.40.00 for hand-hooked wool/fine hair knotted carpets.

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

• Break down exact blend ratios (e.g

• 80% wool/20% cashmere) for accurate duty calculation

• Obtain lab tests for fiber identification if blends approach tariff thresholds

• Insure shipments highly due to premium value of cashmere content