Wool Felt Area Rug from Japan
A handmade area rug crafted from compressed wool felt, featuring a simple geometric pattern, designed for residential flooring. It falls under HTS 5704.90.01.90 as a felt-based textile floor covering that is neither tufted nor flocked, with textile materials exposed during use. The 'other' subcategory captures non-specific felt rugs not elsewhere detailed.
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
• Verify felt composition meets Chapter 57 definitions with lab tests; ensure no underlay components to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact fiber content on entry documents to comply with textile rules