Viscose Tufted Shag Rug from Japan
High-pile shag rug tufted from viscose (rayon) fibers, providing plush textile surface for living rooms. Under HTS 5703.90.00.00 for other textile tufted carpets, as viscose blends don't fit wool/cotton headings. Meets exposed textile surface requirement.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct pile height measurements for customs valuation consistency
• Avoid misdeclaring as 'hand-tufted' to prevent duty evasion claims
• Include flammability test reports for shag pile products