Merino Wool Prayer Rug from Japan
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 — 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
• 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