Hand-Hooked Sisal Fiber Hall Rug from Japan
Crafted from natural sisal fibers hand-hooked into knotted tufts on a sturdy backing, this rug provides a coastal, natural look for hallways. It falls under HTS 5701.90.20.10 as sisal (vegetable fiber) constitutes 'other textile materials' with hand-inserted tufts forming the exposed surface. Abrasion-resistant for high-traffic areas.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source certificates proving sisal origin, as vegetable fibers have specific quota considerations
• Document hand-tool photos; sisal's coarseness makes machine imitation unlikely but still verify
• Recommend mold-resistant treatments declared separately to avoid chemical classification shifts