Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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