Turkish Hand-Loomed Wool Kilim Folklore Hanging from Japan
Certified hand-loomed kilim tapestry from Turkey, woven with fine wool yarns showing nomadic folklore patterns for wall display. Falls under HTS 5805.00.20.00 as certified folklore product, distinguishing from flat-woven rugs.
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
• Differentiate from rugs by declaring end-use as wall tapestry; misdeclaration leads to Chapter 57 duties
• Provide sworn affidavits on hand-looming; machine-loom mimics are common pitfalls
• Ensure folklore motifs are documented culturally relevant to origin