Handwoven Wool Soumak Pile Rug from China
Soumak technique rug with supplementary wool pile wrapping for texture, fully made up in traditional patterns. Although Soumak is flatweave base, added pile qualifies under HTS 5702.41.20.00 'other' wool pile. Exposed textile meets chapter definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Describe supplementary pile clearly; pure flat Soumak goes to 5702.32
• Weave diagrams aid customs verification of pile presence
• Regional origin (e.g
• Caucasian) affects quota considerations