Rag Cotton Rug from Japan
A rag rug woven or hooked from cotton fabric scraps, providing a textured textile surface for floor use. Classified in HTS 5705.00.20.20 as other cotton floor coverings due to its non-standard weave excluding tufted/woven categories. Popular for sustainable, colorful home decor.
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
• Lab certify recycled cotton content; avoid latex backing to stay out of underlay exclusion
• Common error: undervaluing handmade artisan pieces