Knotted Bamboo Fiber Shag Rug from Japan
A shag-style rug with long pile hand-knotted from bamboo viscose fibers, offering a plush feel underfoot. Classified in HTS 5701.90.20.90 as knotted of other textile materials (bamboo rayon), a floor covering per chapter definition.
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
• Differentiate bamboo viscose from man-made via fiber analysis report
• High pile requires flame retardancy declarations for commercial imports
• Avoid 'viscose' labeling if pure bamboo to stay in 'other textiles'