Hand-Knotted Bamboo Silk Carpet from Germany
A fine hand-knotted carpet blending bamboo viscose and silk yarns for a lustrous finish. Classified in HTS 5705.00.20 as 'other' since it doesn't meet knotted criteria of heading 5701 and man-made fibers exclude it from wool headings.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests to confirm bamboo viscose vs pure silk content; declare knot density if questioned for authenticity; avoid 'Oriental rug' claims that trigger 5701 scrutiny