Oriental-Style Knotted Rayon Rug from China
Reproduction Oriental rug hand-knotted from rayon (viscose) yarn, mimicking traditional patterns with a glossy pile. HTS 5701.90.20 for knotted carpets of other man-made textile materials. Chapter 57 includes it due to exposed textile surface.
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
• Differentiate rayon (cellulose) from acrylic synthetics; mislabeling leads to 5701.90.40
• Provide knot count photos for hand-knotted proof vs. tufted 5703
• Ensure no rubber backing exposes non-textile surface