Crocheted Cotton Bath Mat from Japan
Thick bath mat crocheted from absorbent cotton yarn in scalloped patterns, designed for bathroom floors. HTS 5705.00.20.90 applies as an 'other' textile floor covering with exposed cotton loops, even for bathroom use per chapter definition. Quick-drying and skid-resistant.
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
• Label as 'floor covering' not 'bath mat' in invoices to match HTS; bathroom use doesn't exclude from Chapter 57
• Test absorbency claims with documentation if marketing affects perceived end-use
• Avoid combining with rubber backing, as that excludes underlays and may reclassify to Chapter 40