Flatwoven Fine Wool Area Rug from China
A high-quality flatwoven area rug from fine merino wool, featuring intricate soumak patterns without pile. It qualifies for HTS 5702.50.40.00 as other woven wool or fine animal hair floor coverings, not tufted/flocked, and not made up. Exposed wool surface defines it as a textile floor covering per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber burn tests or lab analysis to prove 'fine animal hair' status; coarse wool may still qualify but document source
• Avoid customs delays by declaring exact dimensions and weight; oversized rugs (>13x16 ft) may face different scrutiny