Sheepskin-Like Wool Shag Rug from Japan
A shag-style woven wool rug with long, plush pile resembling natural sheepskin, ideal for cozy living spaces. Falls under HTS 5702.41.20.00 for its made-up pile construction from wool or fine animal hair. Textile materials form the exposed floor surface per Chapter 57 notes.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for wool purity; synthetics blended over limits reclassify to 5702.49
• Declare fringe and binding as integral; detachable parts risk parts classification
• Watch for moisture content declarations—wool rugs often flagged for pest risks