Braided Cotton Oval Rug from Germany
An oval-shaped rug braided from recycled cotton fabric strips, serving as a textile floor covering with exposed cotton surface. It qualifies for HTS 5705.00.20.20 as an 'other' made-up cotton carpet, not fitting woven, tufted, or knotted categories. Common in American folk craft for durable, washable floorscapes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document braiding process to prove 'other' status vs woven; test for pure cotton to avoid man-made fiber headings
• Common issue: classifying as mats under 4602 if palm-influenced