Rayon Tufted Scatter Rug from China
Small tufted scatter rug woven from rayon (viscose) yarns, used to accent floors with a soft textile pile surface. Falls under HTS 5703.90.00.00 for tufted carpets of other textile materials, as rayon is classified separately from wool/cotton. Meets chapter definition for textile floor coverings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
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
• Obtain mill test certificates for rayon content to differentiate from cellulosic filament rugs
• Ensure rugs are 'made up' with finished edges to qualify under 5703, not unfinished fabric
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain rayon textiles from specific countries