Woven Jute Area Rug from Japan
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 — 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
• 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