Mixed Synthetic Tufted Prayer Rug from China
Tufted prayer rug blending polyester and nylon yarns with traditional motifs. Under HTS 5703.39.20 as other tufted man-made textile floor coverings, since chief weight/value is man-made fibers. Used temporarily on floors with textile surface.
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
• Provide chief value fiber breakdown; polyester/nylon blends stay in 'other man-made'
• Declare as floor covering despite prayer use per chapter note including other-purpose articles
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 63 made-up articles