Polyester Tufted Shag Rug from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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