Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Rug from China
A traditional hand-knotted rug made from pure wool yarn featuring intricate Persian patterns. It falls under HTS 5705.00.20.15 as a wool floor covering, not machine-woven or tufted, with textile materials as the exposed surface. Primarily used for residential flooring.
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
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% with lab tests for accurate classification under wool-specific subheading
• Obtain certificates of origin for potential duty reductions under free trade agreements like those with Turkey or India
• Avoid misclassification as 'hand-hooked' which may shift to other subheadings; document knotting process