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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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