Hand-Knotted Silk Prayer Rug from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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