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%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
• 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