Custom Wool Hooked Rug from Japan
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 — 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
• 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