Custom Wool Hooked Rug from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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