Knotted Bamboo Fiber Rug from Japan
Eco-friendly area rug with bamboo fiber pile hand-knotted into a durable weave for modern interiors. Classified in HTS 5701.90.10.90 for knotted carpets of other textile materials (bamboo rayon or natural fiber blends). Exposed textile pile meets Chapter 57 floor covering criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for bamboo viscose content; regenerated cellulose may classify as manmade under 5702
• Include production process details to prove pile insertion via knotting during weaving
• Beware of greenwashing claims; substantiate 'bamboo fiber' with lab reports