Braided Coir Pile Mat from Germany
A small entryway mat braided from coir fibers with a woven pile top surface for trapping dirt. Coconut fibers form the exposed textile pile in use as a floor covering. Under HTS 5702.20.10.00 for its hand-braided woven pile construction of coir, akin to Schumacks rugs.
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
• Document braiding/weaving process photos to substantiate classification against flat mat alternatives
• Avoid retail packaging with non-textile underlays, as chapter excludes floor covering underlays
• Check for country-specific coir import restrictions due to pest concerns and prepare quarantine certificates