Rayon Tufted Scatter Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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