Cotton Karamanie Style Rug from Japan
A hand-knotted style cotton rug mimicking 'Karamanie' Persian designs, woven in pile construction for decorative home use. Under HTS 5702.49.10 as a made-up woven cotton floor covering, aligning with chapter examples of similar handwoven rugs. Textile surface is fully exposed in use.
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
• Authenticate handwoven origin with artisan certificates to leverage potential preferential duties
• Avoid common pitfall of latex backing misdeclared as underlay, violating chapter exclusions
• Test for colorfastness; US regs require documentation for imported textiles