Merino Wool Prayer Rug from China
A fine Merino wool prayer rug with woven mihrab arch design for Islamic worship spaces, functioning as a portable floor covering. Under HTS 5705.00.20.15 as other wool textile floor covering despite religious purpose, with wool exposed surface. Hand-knotted by artisans.
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
• Include religious use declaration but emphasize floor covering function per Chapter note
• Source Merino with traceability; Australian origin qualifies for preferential tariffs
• Size under 6x4 ft typically; larger may face square meter duty calculations