Sisal Weft Rug from Japan
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 — 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
• 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