Polyester Karamanie Prayer Rug Blank from Japan
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 — 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
• 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