Persian Qashqai Rug 1685 from China
A hand-knotted Persian Qashqai tribal rug from 1685, with geometric patterns in wool and natural dyes. It is classified under HTS 9706.10.00 as an antique textile over 250 years.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Roll professionally and use moth-proofing for storage
• Lab test dyes for compliance with colorfastness regs
• Avoid customs delays with tribal origin certificates