Hand-Hooked Cotton Area Rug from Germany
This hand-hooked area rug is made entirely from cotton yarns, featuring a tufted pile surface exposed during use as a floor covering. It falls under HTS 5705.00.20.20 because it is an other textile floor covering of cotton, not machine-woven or knotted. The cotton composition ensures classification in this specific subheading for non-woven, non-tufted cotton carpets.
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
• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% with lab tests for accurate classification; provide mill certificates for fiber origin
• Watch for misclassification as woven rugs under 5702
• Common pitfall: incomplete care label documentation