Hand-Hooked Polypropylene Area Rug from Japan
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 — 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 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