Braided Coir Pile Mat from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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