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Hand-Hooked Wool Persian Carpet from Japan

A traditional Persian-style carpet hand-hooked with fine wool tufts knotted by hand tool, offering detailed floral motifs and durable pile. The exposed textile surface qualifies it as a floor covering. Fits HTS 5701.10.40.00 for hand-hooked wool knotted pile.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Declare exact wool content percentage as blends may alter duty rates or require fiber content labels

Avoid common pitfall of calling it 'hand-knotted' instead of 'hand-hooked'—use precise terminology matching HTS description

Retain production records proving hand tool usage to counter potential reclassification to lower-duty machine categories