Hand-Loomed Cotton Dhurrie Pile Area Rug from Japan
A traditional Indian dhurrie-style rug with cotton pile woven by hand, offering a plush surface for home flooring. Classified under HTS 5702.49.10.20 due to its cotton pile, woven (not tufted), made-up form, and handloom production excluding power-driven looms. It meets Chapter 57 definition with textile materials as the exposed in-use surface.
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
• Provide detailed weaving process documentation to substantiate 'not made on power-driven loom' claim during entry
• Conduct fiber testing if blends exceed 10% non-cotton to prevent reclassification
• Package as made-up items with bound edges; bulk shipments risk heading 5702.49 unmade-up subheadings