Tufted Polypropylene Area Rug from Germany
A tufted area rug made from polypropylene yarn, featuring various patterns for indoor use. It falls under HTS 5703.39.20 as a tufted textile floor covering of other man-made materials, not wool or fine animal hair, and not specifically excluded. The exposed textile surface is polypropylene when in use on floors.
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
• Verify yarn composition is primarily polypropylene or other man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm classification under 5703
• Provide detailed manufacturing process documentation proving tufting method to avoid misclassification as woven carpets in 5702
• Label products clearly as 'tufted' and include fiber content to comply with FTC textile rules and prevent customs holds