Persian-Inspired Fine Hair Needlepoint Mat from China
A small Persian-inspired mat made via needlepoint with fine animal hair yarns on mono canvas, ideal for area rugs or hearths. Under HTS 5705.00.20.05 for its wool/fine hair needlepoint construction as a textile floor covering with exposed stitched surface.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for fine hair verification to support wool classification claims
• Photograph stitching process for records, aiding appeals if CBP questions needlepoint vs other methods
• Package as individual floor pieces, not sets, to prevent set classification under different rules