Tufted Polyester Area Rug from Japan
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 — 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 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