Tufted Nylon Area Rug from China
A tufted area rug made from nylon or other polyamide fibers, designed for residential flooring with a woven backing. It falls under HTS 5703.29.20.90 as a tufted textile floor covering of polyamides, not specifically wool, cotton, or other excluded types. The exposed textile surface is nylon pile during use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.2%
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 fiber content through lab testing to confirm nylon/polyamide composition and avoid misclassification
• Provide invoices detailing tufting method and backing material to customs for smooth clearance
• Ensure labeling complies with FTC standards for textile fiber content on consumer rugs