Traditional Cotton Kelem Floor Panel from Japan
A not-made-up panel of Kelem handwoven cotton rug with subtle pile texture for versatile floor use. HTS 5702.39.20.10 applies to this other textile material of cotton, pile construction, woven without tufting. It embodies Chapter 57's definition of textile floor coverings with exposed cotton surface.
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
• Use AATA rulings for similar handwoven rugs to preempt CBP challenges on classification
• Separate shipments if mixing with made-up rugs to avoid entire lot reclassification
• Monitor MFN vs. preferential duty rates based on country of origin for cotton imports