Cotton Schumacks Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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