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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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