Hand-knotted Kashmiri Wool Prayer Rug from Germany
A traditional Kashmiri prayer rug handwoven from fine wool, featuring a mihrab niche design for religious use but functioning as a textile floor covering. Classified under HTS 5702.91.30.00 for its woven, non-pile construction from wool, made up and not power-loomed. It meets Chapter 57 definition with wool as the exposed surface.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide artisan affidavits or loom photos to prove non-power-driven production for duty eligibility
• Label as 'wool prayer rug' with care instructions; watch for UFLAMM 16 CFR 1630 compliance