Cotton Oriental Knotted Prayer Rug from Germany
A traditional prayer rug hand-knotted from pure cotton with a distinct mihrab design, where the pile is inserted and knotted during weaving for a textured surface. Classified under HTS 5701.90.10.20 for its cotton composition and knotted construction as a textile floor covering. Commonly used in religious or decorative settings on floors.
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 photos and weaving process documentation proving knotting to distinguish from tufted rugs
• Label with exact cotton fiber content and country of origin weave style for Chapter 57 entry
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests commercial rather than retail floor use to prevent duty adjustments