Hand-Knotted Cotton Karamanie Rug from Germany
A Persian-style Karamanie rug hand-knotted with cotton pile yarns on a handloom, providing a soft, durable floor covering. Fits HTS 5702.49.10.20 for handwoven, made-up cotton pile rugs not on power-driven looms, with textile surface exposed in use per Chapter 57.
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
• Obtain certificates of authenticity from weavers to support handloom classification
• Monitor for pile density specs; low-density may be questioned as non-pile
• File entries with proper 5702 hierarchy to avoid default to broader Chapter 57 headings