Flatwoven Fine Wool Area Rug from Japan
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 — 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
• 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