Knotted Sisal Fiber Hall Runner from Japan
This long, narrow hall runner is hand-knotted from durable sisal fibers, ideal for high-traffic corridors with a textured, natural look. It qualifies for HTS 5701.90.20.90 as a knotted carpet of other textile materials (sisal, a vegetable fiber), serving as a floor covering with exposed textile pile.
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
• Measure and declare exact dimensions; runners over 12 feet may trigger quota checks in some markets
• Sisal requires phytosanitary certificates for agricultural fiber compliance
• Avoid bundling with underlays, as chapter excludes underlays and could reclassify the set