Cotton Karamanie Style Rug from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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