Woven Camel Hair Prayer Rug from Germany
A flat-woven prayer rug from fine camel hair, oriented for Islamic worship with mihrab arch design, no pile. Falls under HTS 5702.50.40.00 as other woven fine animal hair floor coverings, not made up. Chapter notes include such textile surface articles even for specific uses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary certificates for camel hair to confirm animal origin and avoid synthetic blend disputes
• Declare as 'floor covering' despite prayer use; customs rulings confirm classification based on characteristics
• Package in bulk rolls to maintain 'not made up' status; individually wrapped units risk reclassification