Hand-Knotted Hemp Area Rug from Japan
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 — 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
• 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