Flatwoven Cotton Kelem Mat from China
Kelem mat handcrafted from cotton yarns on traditional looms, displaying intricate kilim-like motifs for floor use. Exposed textile surface defines it as a Chapter 57 article. HTS 5702.99.05.00 captures its cotton, non-pile, handwoven, made-up status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide country-of-origin certificates highlighting handloom cooperatives
• Mark invoices with 'handwoven, not power-driven loom' to guide CBP classification
• Budget for potential fiber testing fees at entry