Nylon Pile Area Rug from Japan
A woven nylon pile construction area rug, fully made up for retail sale, featuring a plush pile surface exposed during use. It falls under HTS 5702.42.20 as a non-tufted, woven carpet of man-made textile materials with pile construction. The textile pile serves as the primary exposed surface, aligning with Chapter 57 definitions.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 100% man-made materials like nylon or polyester, avoiding reclassification to wool blends
• Provide weave certificates proving non-tufted construction; common pitfall is mislabeling machine-knotted as tufted
• Label as 'made up' with finished edges and ensure no underlay padding to stay within Chapter 57 scope