Wool Berber Area Rug from Japan
A durable loop-pile area rug crafted from coarse wool fibers in a Berber style weave, ideal for high-traffic living rooms. Classified under HTS 5705.00.20.15 as other wool textile floor coverings with exposed wool surface. Hand-woven construction distinguishes it from tufted varieties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately; Berber wool often blends with synthetics, risking reclassification if under 50% wool
• Include flammability test reports if marketed for commercial spaces to meet US safety standards
• Declare value per square meter correctly; undervaluation is a common audit trigger for handmade rugs