Polyester Berber Pile Rug from Japan
A made-up woven rug with looped Berber-style pile from polyester yarns, designed for residential flooring. Classified under HTS 5702.42.20 due to its pile construction using man-made textiles, woven without tufting. The exposed textile pile meets Chapter 57's floor covering criteria.
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
• Document pile height and weave type to distinguish from flocked or tufted; importers often face audits on construction method
• Include country-of-origin affidavits for hand-woven claims if applicable, as 'Kelem' styles qualify here
• Avoid bundling with underlays, as Chapter 57 excludes floor covering underlays explicitly