Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Carpet from China

This luxurious hand-knotted carpet from Iran features intricate floral patterns in pure wool pile on a wool foundation, measuring approximately 8x10 feet. It falls under HTS 5701.10.90.00 as a knotted carpet of wool or fine animal hair, not specifically the Aubusson or Wilton types. The exposed wool surface qualifies it as a textile floor covering per Chapter 57 notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.5%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify authenticity with certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment under trade agreements like those with Turkey or certain Middle Eastern countries

Ensure proper labeling of fiber content (100% wool) and country of origin to comply with FTC and CBP regulations

Avoid misclassification as machine-made by providing knot density documentation; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits