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Tapestry Wool Pile Carpet from Japan

Handcrafted tapestry-inspired woven carpet with wool pile mimicking historical velvet weaves for decorative floors. Under HTS 5702.31.10.00 for its pile construction of fine animal hair, not made up, serving as textile floor covering.

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

• Document weave pattern to prove 'like character' to Wilton/velvet; generic pile risks reclass

• Ensure no synthetic blends exceed limits to maintain wool classification

• Ship in bulk rolls for 'not made up' status, avoiding made-up subheading duties