Custom Wool Hooked Rug from Germany
A primitive-style hooked rug made by pulling wool yarn through burlap backing, featuring folk art designs. Classified HTS 5705.00.20.15 as other wool textile floor coverings, distinguished from tufted by hand-punching technique. Popular in American country decor.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document hooking vs tufting process; similar appearance causes frequent reclassification attempts
• Burlap backing must be <10% of value; otherwise composite article rules apply
• Custom orders need detailed invoices matching design specs for valuation