Nylon Kelem-Style Rug from China
Handwoven flat rug in Kelem style using nylon yarns, serving as a textile floor covering with exposed textile surface. Classified under HTS 5702.50.52.00 for other woven, non-pile, man-made material rugs not made up, including traditional styles like Kelem.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include production records showing handweaving process to qualify under 'Kelem and similar' provisions
• Label clearly as unfinished to prevent CBP assessing as made-up under higher subheadings
• Check for flocking or tufting elements, which would reclassify to 5703.xx