Hand-Knotted Ramie Patterned Carpet from Japan
This patterned carpet is meticulously hand-knotted using ramie (nettle plant fibers) for a crisp, lustrous finish. It fits HTS 5701.90.20.90 for knotted carpets of other textile materials, functioning as a floor covering with textile-exposed surface.
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
• Ramie requires detailed material breakdown; blends under 50% stay 'other'
• Handmade certification aids valuation disputes