Knotted Jute Pile Area Rug from China
A durable hand-knotted rug with jute pile inserted during weaving, ideal for high-traffic areas. Classified under HTS 5701.90.10.90 for knotted carpets of other textile materials like vegetable fibers (jute), excluding cotton or manmade staples. Meets Chapter 57 definition with exposed textile surface for floor 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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm jute predominance, avoiding reclassification to 5704 for felt or non-pile
• Include weave structure photos in entry docs to prove knotted insertion vs. tufted methods
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain jute products from India; check Commerce scope rulings