Hand-Hooked Polypropylene Area Rug from Germany
This hand-hooked area rug is crafted from polypropylene yarns, where tufts are inserted by hand or hand tool into a woven backing, creating a plush pile surface. It serves as a textile floor covering with man-made fibers exposed during use, fitting Chapter 57. Classified under 5703.39.1000 due to the hand-hooked tufting method on synthetic materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify hand-hooked construction with photos or affidavits to distinguish from machine-tufted rugs; declare exact fiber content as polypropylene to avoid reclassification; check for fire retardancy labels if for commercial use