Hand-Hooked Wool Tribal Area Rug from China
A Bohemian-inspired rug with geometric tribal motifs, hand-hooked from fine wool yarns for a plush pile texture ideal for living rooms. Classified under HTS 5703.10.20.00 due to its wool construction and manual tufting process where tufts are inserted by hand tool. Textile wool surface defines it as a floor covering per Chapter 57 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Document the hand-hooking technique with photos or videos of production to substantiate claims during CBP verification
• Ensure rugs meet flammability standards (FF 1-70) if marketed for commercial spaces, as required for public use floor coverings
• Avoid common pitfalls by separating backing materials in invoices; only the wool pile facing determines tariff classification