Polyester Tufted Shag Rug

A plush shag-style area rug tufted with polyester yarns, offering a luxurious texture for living rooms. HTS 5703.39.20 applies to tufted floor coverings of man-made polyester fibers, with exposed textile surface. Not a woven or knotted carpet.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

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Alternative Classifications

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5703Same rate: 41%

If imported as a set with underlay

Tufted carpet sets including underlays are specifically provided for in 5703.30.

5701.10.40Lower: 35% vs 41%

If containing 70%+ by weight polypropylene

High polypropylene content tufted carpets have a specific subheading in 5701.

9405Lower: 16% vs 41%

If for use as lamp bases or non-floor decorative stands

Chapter note excludes true floor coverings; rigid decorative uses go to furniture chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct fiber burn tests for polyester confirmation, as blends over 20% other fibers may shift classification

Declare pile height and tuft density to differentiate from low-pile woven rugs

Package as individual rugs, not sets, to avoid potential 5703.30 for sets classification

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