Tufted Polyester Area Rug from China
A tufted area rug made from polyester yarns, designed for residential flooring with a textile surface exposed during use. It falls under HTS 5703.39.20.90 as a tufted carpet of other man-made textile materials, not specifically wool, nylon, or acrylic. This classification applies to finished rugs not made up into larger coverings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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 yarn composition to confirm man-made fibers exceed 85% for accurate classification; provide tufting method documentation
• Avoid mislabeling as nylon to prevent reclassification
• Ensure fire resistance labeling if for commercial use