Woven Jute Area Rug from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
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
• 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