Polyester Karamanie Prayer Rug Blank from China
Unfinished woven polyester blank in Karamanie pattern for prayer rugs, with textile surface for floor use. Falls under HTS 5702.50.52.00 as non-pile, man-made woven floor covering not made up, despite other-purpose intent per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
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
• Leverage chapter note for 'other purposes' but prove textile floor covering traits
• Avoid religious markings pre-import to prevent special handling
• Ensure no fringe attachment to maintain not made up status