Cotton Kilim Rug from Germany
A flatwoven kilim rug made from pure cotton yarns, featuring slit-tapestry weave for geometric patterns on floors. Falls under HTS 5705.00.20.20 for other cotton textile floor coverings, as it lacks pile and is not machine-woven. Exposed cotton surface defines its chapter 57 placement.
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
• Provide weave diagrams to distinguish from 5702 woven; ensure GSP eligibility for duty-free cotton from qualifying countries
• Pitfall: size misdeclaration affecting square meter duties