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Tufted Polyamide Prayer Rug from Japan

A tufted prayer rug made from polyamide nylon with traditional patterns for religious use. Under HTS 5703.29.20.90 as other tufted polyamide textile floor covering, even for non-standard floor purpose per chapter 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

• Describe as floor covering, not apparel, to avoid Chapter 62

• Provide cultural use context if challenged on 'floor' definition

• Ensure motifs don't violate cultural sensitivity import rules