Braided Jute Pile Mat from China
A small braided mat with woven jute pile, intended for entryways as a durable textile floor covering. Falls under HTS 5702.49.15.00 for its pile construction from jute, woven and made up, aligning with chapter notes excluding underlays. Provides rustic charm and dirt-trapping fibers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include photos and weave specs in shipments to verify braided woven structure over knotted or tufted
• Ensure no rubber backing that could reclassify as a composite article outside pure textile rugs
• Batch test for jute dominance to sidestep 'other materials' subheadings