Mixed Synthetic Tufted Prayer Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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