Handwoven Cotton Dhurrie Rug from Germany
A flat-woven cotton rug known as a dhurrie, featuring geometric patterns typical of Indian craftsmanship. It falls under HTS 5702.99.15.00 as a woven, non-pile floor covering made up from cotton, not tufted or flocked. The exposed textile surface qualifies it as a carpet per Chapter 57 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the rug is flat-woven (no pile) and primarily cotton via lab tests for fiber content to confirm classification
• Include certificates of origin for potential preferential duty rates under agreements like those with India
• Avoid misclassification as pile rugs; document weave structure to prevent audits