Hand-Knotted Cotton Aubusson-Style Area Rug

This is a hand-knotted area rug made entirely from cotton yarns, featuring a pile inserted and knotted during the weaving process to create a plush, durable surface. It falls under HTS 5701.90.10.20 as a knotted carpet of cotton with textile materials as the exposed wearing surface. The intricate Aubusson pattern is typical for decorative floor coverings used in homes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5702.42.20Same rate: 35%

If machine-tufted rather than knotted

Machine-tufted cotton carpets fall under 5702 as 'tufted' rather than knotted weaving in 5701.

5705.00.20Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If sold as a finished carpet set with underlay

Sets including other materials like rubber backing may classify under 5705 for 'other carpets'.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 35%

If primarily intended as a wall tapestry

Articles resembling carpets but for wall decoration shift to Chapter 63 as made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the rug is truly hand-knotted with cotton pile via manufacturer certification to avoid reclassification to machine-made under 5702

Include detailed yarn composition lab tests showing 100% cotton to comply with HTS 5701.90.10.20 specifications

Declare accurately as 'floor coverings' not 'wall hangings' to prevent customs disputes on use intent

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