Sisal Fiber Woven Runner

A narrow woven runner rug produced from natural sisal fibers, ideal for hallways with its durable, coarse texture. HTS 5705.00.20 covers this as an 'other' textile floor covering since sisal textile material forms the exposed surface, not fitting knotted, tufted, or felt categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.3%+35.0%38.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5702.91.30Higher: 39.3% vs 38.3%

If made from synthetic sisal-look fibers

Woven carpets of man-made textile materials shift to 5702.91, even if imitating natural sisal.

4602Lower: 13.5% vs 38.3%

If constructed from plaited sisal strands vs spun yarns

Plaited vegetable fiber mats are excluded from Chapter 57 and classified in Chapter 46.

3918.10.10Higher: 40.3% vs 38.3%

If vinyl-backed for wall-to-wall installation

Floor coverings with substantial plastic sheeting as the wearing surface fall under Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide botanical certificates confirming sisal as textile fiber, not plaiting material; check for anti-dumping duties on certain vegetable fiber rugs; ensure no rubber backing to avoid composite good issues

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