Wool Felt Area Rug from Germany
A handcrafted area rug made from 100% wool felt, not tufted or flocked, designed for residential flooring. It falls under HTS 5704.90.01.10 as a textile floor covering of wool felt with textile materials as the exposed surface. The felt construction provides a soft, durable surface without pile.
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 wool content exceeds 50% with lab tests or supplier certificates to qualify under wool-specific subheading
• Include detailed fiber composition labels; mislabeling as synthetic can lead to reclassification and penalties
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing with rubber backing, which may shift to other chapters if considered a composite