Cotton Schumacks Rug from Germany
A durable, handwoven cotton 'Schumacks' rug from Central Asia, characterized by bold stripes and flat pile weave suitable for high-traffic areas. Classified under HTS 5702.49.10 for its woven pile construction of cotton, made up as a complete floor covering with exposed textile surface. It exemplifies the traditional rugs named in the tariff description.
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
• Include weave pattern photos and fiber analysis in entry docs to substantiate 'handwoven rug' status under Chapter 57 notes
• Ensure no synthetic backing, as that could trigger review for underlay exclusion per chapter notes