Tufted Fine Animal Hair Bath Mat from Japan
A plush tufted bath mat from fine animal hair like cashmere blend, absorbent for bathroom floors. It qualifies under HTS 5703.10.80.00 as 'other' tufted wool/fine hair floor coverings, with textile surface exposed. Chapter notes include such items despite bath use.
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
• Provide shearling or hair origin proofs if using exotic fine hair; comply with U.S. rug flammability standards for residential import
• Separate from underlays to stay in Chapter 57