Perforated Turkish Carpet Swatch from Japan
Hand-knotted Turkish wool carpet sample (12x12 inches) with center perforation making it unsuitable for flooring use. Imported by rug merchants to solicit custom orders from interior designers. Qualifies under HTS 9811.00.60 low-value sample provision.
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
• Photograph samples showing treatment before import
• Limit quantities to reasonable solicitation needs
• Maintain records of customer contacts from sample demonstrations