Afghan Cotton Flatweave Prayer Rug from Germany
Handwoven flat cotton rug designed as a prayer mat with mihrab arch patterns, fully cotton construction. Falls under HTS 5702.10.90.20 as 'similar handwoven rugs' of cotton, functioning as textile floor covering despite prayer use. Exposed textile surface aligns with chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare intended use carefully; prayer rugs stay in 5702 if floor covering characteristics dominate
• Ensure no synthetic blends—customs testing common for 'of cotton' claims
• Package individually for retail to match 'made up' status without triggering set rules