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The tariff classification of a rug from Egypt
Issued October 14, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5702.42.1000
Headings: 5702
Product description
The instant sample, identified as SKU 2445980, is a small representative sample of a rug. The rug is stated to be made from 60 percent viscose and 40 percent acrylic yarns. The woven rug is made with pile and chenille yarns. The surface of the rug features a design created by the sheared pile yarns. The chenille pile yarns form the background in the absence of the raised pile yarns. The rug is made in the Wilton style. The edges of the rug are bound. The actual rug will measure 62.5 x 92.4 inches.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the rug will be 5702.42.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including “Kelem”, “Schumacks”, “Karamanie” and similar hand-woven rugs: other, of pile construction, made up: of man-made textile materials: Wilton (including Brussels) and velvet (including tapestry) floor coverings and floor coverings of like character or description.
Full text
N077959 October 14, 2009 CLA-2-57:OT:RR:NC:N3:349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5702.42.1000 Ms. Edith Chapa Pier 1 Imports P.O. Box 961020 Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0020 RE: The tariff classification of a rug from Egypt Dear Ms. Chapa: In your letter dated September 28, 2009 you requested a classification ruling. The instant sample, identified as SKU 2445980, is a small representative sample of a rug. The rug is stated to be made from 60 percent viscose and 40 percent acrylic yarns. The woven rug is made with pile and chenille yarns. The surface of the rug features a design created by the sheared pile yarns. The chenille pile yarns form the background in the absence of the raised pile yarns. The rug is made in the Wilton style. The edges of the rug are bound. The actual rug will measure 62.5 x 92.4 inches. The applicable subheading for the rug will be 5702.42.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for carpets and other textile floor coverings, woven, not tufted or flocked, whether or not made up, including “Kelem”, “Schumacks”, “Karamanie” and similar hand-woven rugs: other, of pile construction, made up: of man-made textile materials: Wilton (including Brussels) and velvet (including tapestry) floor coverings and floor coverings of like character or description. The duty rate will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist John Hansen at (646) 733-3043. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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