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