Cotton Knotted Prayer Rug from China
A traditional prayer rug hand-knotted from cotton with mihrab arch and lamp motifs, sized for personal use. Falls under HTS 5701.90.20.20 as a knotted cotton floor covering despite cultural purpose, with textile surface exposed in use. Soft pile suits daily rituals.
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
• Note religious use in commercial invoice but emphasize floor covering function to stay in 5701
• Comply with Lacey Act if any vegetable dyes used; declare materials fully
• Avoid sets with mats; separate classification prevents set valuation issues