Hand-Knotted Hemp Prayer Rug from China
Traditional prayer rug hand-knotted with hemp pile for durability and eco-friendliness, featuring intricate Islamic patterns. Falls under HTS 5701.90.10.90 as a knotted textile floor covering of other materials (hemp vegetable fiber). Exposed pile surface aligns with Chapter 57 scope, even for prayer use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Document knotting process and material sourcing to distinguish from machine-made imitations
• Label with country of origin and fiber content per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'mat' if over 6 sq ft, as size doesn't affect knotted classification