Hand-Hooked Wool Oriental Rug from Japan
This hand-hooked rug features intricate Oriental patterns with tufts of wool or fine animal hair inserted and knotted by hand tool, creating a plush pile surface. It serves as a textile floor covering with exposed wool fibers in use. Classified under HTS 5701.10.40.00 due to its hand-hooked construction and wool material.
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
• Provide certificates verifying hand-hooked construction and wool/fine animal hair content to avoid misclassification as machine-made
• Include detailed photos or artisan affidavits showing hand tool usage during knotting process for CBP verification
• Ensure labeling indicates 'hand-hooked' to comply with textile marking rules and prevent duty disputes