Woven Camel Hair Prayer Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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