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Woven Jute Area Rug

A handwoven rug made primarily from jute fibers, featuring flatwoven construction without pile. It serves as a textile floor covering where the jute forms the exposed surface in use. Classified under HTS 5702.50.59.00 as a woven, non-pile floor covering of other textile materials, not made up.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+37.5%40.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+60.0%62.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5702.50.20.00Higher: 41.8% vs 40.2%

If jute or similar bast fibers exceed 36% by weight

Higher jute content moves it to the specific jute subcategory within the same non-pile woven heading.

5703Lower: 16.3% vs 40.2%

If tufted or flocked construction

Tufted rugs fall under Chapter 57 heading 5703 for tufted textile floor coverings.

6307.90.98Lower: 27% vs 40.2%

If imported as rags, scrap, or worn-out floor coverings

Worn or scrap textile floor coverings are classified under made-up articles of Chapter 63.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify jute content exceeds 36% to avoid reclassification under 5702.50.20; provide lab test reports

• Ensure invoice specifies 'flatwoven, non-pile' to distinguish from tufted rugs in 5703