Handwoven Silk Pile Prayer Rug from Mexico
A traditional woven prayer rug with silk pile construction, featuring intricate patterns for religious use but functioning as a floor covering. Classified in HTS 5702.49.20.00 for 'other' textile materials pile rugs that are made up and woven, with exposed textile surface per chapter definition. Similar to 'Karamanie' style rugs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates for handwoven authenticity; customs often scrutinizes silk rugs for country-of-origin rules
• Label as floor covering even if for prayer use, per chapter notes including articles with floor covering characteristics
• Avoid bulk shipments without finishing; 'made up' requires bound edges to prevent downgrade