Tufted Wool Area Rug from China
A hand-tufted area rug made primarily from wool or fine animal hair, featuring intricate patterns for living room use. It falls under HTS 5703.10.80.00 as a tufted textile floor covering of wool, not specifically covered by other subheadings like tiles or mosaics. The exposed wool surface qualifies it as a carpet per Chapter 57 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 20% with lab tests for Chapter 57 classification; obtain certificates of origin for potential duty reductions under free trade agreements
• Avoid misdeclaration as synthetic to prevent penalties