Tufted Wool Area Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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