Handwoven Wool Kelem Rug from Japan
A traditional handwoven Kelem rug made from wool or fine animal hair, featuring a flat-woven structure without pile. It serves as a textile floor covering with wool as the exposed surface. Classified under HTS 5702.91.40.00 as a made-up, non-pile woven rug of wool, distinct from tufted or flocked types.
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 wool content exceeds 50% via lab testing for accurate classification under wool-specific subheading
• Provide certificates of origin for handwoven rugs to qualify for potential duty reductions under trade agreements
• Avoid misdeclaration as pile rugs, which shifts to 5702.42; inspect for flat weave confirmation