Handloomed Cotton Prayer Rug from Germany
A rectangular handloomed cotton pile rug designed for prayer use, featuring mihrab arch weave and tassels. Classifies under HTS 5702.49.10 as a woven cotton floor covering of pile construction, made up with exposed textile surface per chapter notes. Traditional style but tariffed as general rug.
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
• Document religious use if applicable for exemptions, but default to floor covering tariff
• Ensure fringes are cotton-integrated, not added, to maintain classification
• Avoid bulk packing; individual wrapping prevents damage claims