Afghan Cotton Flatweave Prayer Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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