Tufted Wool Area Rug from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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