Hand-Knotted Hemp Area Rug from China

Eco-friendly area rug hand-knotted from sustainable hemp fibers, featuring a textured pile for modern interiors. Falls under HTS 5701.90.20 as knotted carpeting of other textile materials (vegetable fibers like hemp). Exposed hemp surface defines it as a textile floor covering.

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

Supply sustainability certs and fiber breakdowns to support 'other textile' claim against synthetic blends

Document hand-knotting via artisan affidavits to differentiate from machine-made under 5702

Check for anti-slip treatments; if they alter exposed surface, may shift to Chapter 59