Braided Cotton Oval Rug from Japan
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 — 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
• 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