Hand-Knotted Viscose Oriental Design Area Rug from Germany
A vibrant oriental-patterned rug hand-knotted from high-quality viscose (rayon) yarns, offering a silky sheen and intricate motifs ideal for living rooms. It falls under HTS 5701.90.10.10 as a knotted textile floor covering of other textile materials (man-made viscose), with pile inserted and knotted by hand during weaving, per Chapter 57 definitions. The exposed textile surface confirms its classification as a floor covering.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide lab test reports confirming viscose content and hand-knotting to differentiate from machine-made rugs and avoid reclassification
• Declare dimensions accurately as 'made-up' rugs over certain sizes may trigger additional quotas or anti-dumping duties