Handwoven Cotton Kilim Pile Rug from Japan
This is a handwoven pile rug made from cotton yarns, featuring a flatwoven kilim base with tufted pile surface, not produced on a power-driven loom. It falls under HTS 5702.49.10.20 as a made-up woven carpet of cotton pile construction, hand-loomed for authentic texture and durability. The exposed textile surface qualifies it as a textile floor covering per Chapter 57 notes.
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
• Verify loom type with artisan certificates or affidavits to prove handloom origin, avoiding misclassification as power-driven
• Label fiber content accurately as '100% cotton' and include country of origin for U.S
• Customs compliance
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete made-up status documentation; ensure rugs have finished edges and hems