Sisal Pile Area Rug Blank from Japan
Unfinished woven sisal fiber pile rug blank with cut pile loops on a jute backing, intended for wall-to-wall flooring. It matches HTS 5702.39.20.90 as a non-cotton, non-wool pile weave not made up, with textile materials as the exposed 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
• Obtain botanical certificates for sisal to confirm vegetable fiber status excluding cotton
• Document 'not made up' status with photos showing raw edges to prevent duty upgrades
• Comply with flammability standards for floor coverings; non-compliance leads to CBP holds