Handwoven Persian Wool Karamanie Rug from China
A traditional handwoven Karamanie rug made primarily from wool or fine animal hair, featuring intricate patterns typical of Persian designs. It falls under HTS 5702.10.90.10 as a 'Karamanie' style handwoven rug of wool, with textile materials as the exposed surface for floor covering use. Not tufted or flocked, and classified as 'other' within this subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% via lab testing for accurate classification under wool-specific subheading
• Provide certificates of hand-weaving origin to distinguish from machine-made rugs and avoid reclassification
• Ensure labeling indicates 'handwoven' and fiber composition to comply with FTC and customs fiber rules