Handwoven Cotton Dhurrie Rug from Japan
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 — 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 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