Hand-Hooked Cotton Area Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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