Hand-Hooked Polypropylene Area Rug from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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