Sisal Weft Rug from Germany
Bordered sisal rug with natural fiber weft strands woven into cotton warp grid for dining areas. Classified HTS 5705.00.20.90 as 'other' where sisal provides exposed textile-like surface. Naturally antimicrobial.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify warp/weft materials in entry docs; sisal-dominant face confirms textile status
• Fumigation certs for sisal to pass APHIS; untreated risks rejection
• Avoid latex backing claims, as underlays excluded from chapter