Fair Trade Cotton Kelem Pile Carpet from Germany
Fair trade certified Kelem rug with cotton pile, handwoven per traditional methods without power looms. HTS 5702.49.10.20 applies to this made-up, woven cotton pile floor covering with qualifying textile surface.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include fair trade certificates but note they don't alter HTS classification
• Ensure no underlay attachment, as Chapter 57 excludes underlays
• Use detailed photos for pattern verification in rulings