Hand-Knotted Silk Prayer Rug from Germany
Oriental-style prayer rug hand-knotted with fine silk pile on cotton foundation, arched design for worship. HTS 5705.00.20.90 covers it as 'other' textile floor covering intended for prayer use but with floor characteristics per chapter note. Luxurious sheen.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Knot density certificates essential to prove handmade vs tufted imitation
• Cultural/religious labeling ok, but primary function is floor covering for HTS