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%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
• Ramie requires detailed material breakdown; blends under 50% stay 'other'
• Handmade certification aids valuation disputes