Synthetic Fiber Kelem Rug from China
A hand-woven Kelem rug made from 100% polypropylene fibers, featuring traditional geometric patterns. It falls under HTS 5702.10.90.30 as a 'Kelem' style hand-woven rug of man-made fibers, with textile materials as the exposed surface. Not tufted or flocked, suitable for floor covering use.
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
• Verify 100% man-made fiber composition via lab tests to confirm HTS 5702.10.90.30 classification and avoid reclassification to cotton blends
• Include certificates of hand-weaving origin and fiber content labels to meet Chapter 57 documentation requirements
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare accurate retail value as these rugs often have high perceived value