Handwoven Coir Kitchen Mat from Japan
A durable, handwoven mat made from natural coconut coir fibers, designed for kitchen floors to provide slip resistance and easy cleaning. It falls under HTS 5702.20.20.00 as a woven, non-tufted textile floor covering of coconut fibers, not classified as a specific type like Kelem or Schumacks. The exposed coir surface meets the chapter definition for textile floor coverings.
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
• Verify 100% coconut fiber content via lab tests for accurate classification under coir-specific subheading
• Include certificates of origin for potential duty reductions under trade agreements like those with India or Sri Lanka
• Avoid misclassification as underlays (excluded from Chapter 57) by ensuring it's a finished floor covering product