Cotton Kelem Rug
A handwoven flat cotton rug known as 'Kelem', featuring traditional geometric patterns without pile construction. It is woven from pure cotton yarns and sold in unmade panels for custom sizing. Classified under HTS 5702.50.5600 as a woven, non-pile cotton floor covering not made up, fitting the chapter's definition of textile floor coverings with cotton as the exposed surface.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made up into finished rugs
Completed rugs ready for retail use shift to 'made up' subheadings in 5702.91, increasing specificity for assembled floor coverings.
If containing synthetic fibers over 15%
Blends with man-made fibers like polyester reclassify to 5702.42 for other textile materials, altering duty rates based on material composition.
If coated with PVC or rubber for durability
Impregnated or coated textiles for floor use fall under Chapter 59 as textile fabrics, not pure woven floor coverings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% via lab tests for accurate classification under 5702.50.5600 and avoid reclassification to synthetic blends
• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g
• plain or twill) to confirm non-pile construction and prevent misfiling under pile rugs in 5702.31
• Since not made up, ensure invoices specify 'in the piece' to dodge duties for finished rugs; watch for customs valuing based on potential retail size
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