Import Duty on Carpets and Rugs
US general (MFN) import duty rates for Carpets and Rugs range from 3.8%–6.7% across 9 HTS lines (e.g. HTS 5703.10.20.00 at 6%), per USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev22. This is a planning estimate: Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, quotas and MPF/HMF are excluded and must be added separately.
A rug is classified by how the pile was made, and the word on the invoice rarely says which method was used.
HTS lines and general duty rates
Read from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, release 2026HTSRev22. USITC HTS, verify line 5703.10.20.00.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Special rate (FTA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5703.10.20.00 | Hand-hooked, that is, in which the tufts were inserted by hand or by means of a hand tool (465) | 6% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P |
| 5703.10.80.00 | Other (465) | 6% | Free (AU,B,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM, P,PA |
| 5703.21.00 | Turf | 6.7% | Free (AU,B,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE |
| 5703.29.10.00 | Hand-hooked, that is, in which the tufts were inserted by hand or by means of a hand tool (665) | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE |
| 5703.29.20 | Other | 6.7% | Free (AU,B,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE |
| 5703.31.00 | Turf | 6% | Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,P |
| 5703.39.10.00 | Hand-hooked, that is, in which the tufts were inserted by hand or by means of a hand tool (665) | 6% | Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, |
| 5703.39.20 | Other | 6% | Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,P |
| 5703.90.00.00 | Of other textile materials | 3.8% | Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,NP,OM, |
What changes by country of origin
The MFN rate is the same regardless of where the goods are made. Everything below it is not.
| Origin | Base rate | US preference | What else attaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | Section 301 lists 1-4A apply to most consumer goods on top of MFN; the 2026 forced-labor 301 action adds a further layer. |
| Vietnam | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty. The 2026 forced-labor 301 action applies. No US FTA, so MFN is the base. |
| India | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. GSP expired, so MFN is the base. |
| Thailand | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Indonesia | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Mexico | MFN rate above | No USMCA line on these codes | USMCA: duty-free when the goods meet the rules of origin and the preference is claimed. MFN applies otherwise. |
Free-trade programs named on the lines in this group: Australia (AUSFTA) (9 lines), Bahrain (BHFTA) (9 lines), Chile (CLFTA) (9 lines), Colombia (CTPA) (9 lines), Israel (ILFTA) (9 lines), Jordan (JOFTA) (9 lines). A preference only applies when the goods meet that program's rules of origin and the claim is made on entry. This page does not estimate Section 301 list rates or anti-dumping duty; enter the applicable Section 301 rate in the calculator yourself and verify current list coverage and exclusions at the USTR exclusion notices.
What decides the rate
5703 covers carpets and other textile floor coverings that are tufted, whether or not made up. Tufted versus woven is the first question, and fiber is the second. Because the invoice usually says only 'rug', the construction detail has to be extracted from the supplier before the entry can be built.
Where this goes wrong
Hand-knotted and woven rugs leave 5703 entirely. A printed mat with a rubber backing can be a plastics or rubber article. Ask how the pile is attached.
Inputs and assumptions
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Duty rate source | USITC HTS, release 2026HTSRev22 | Read at build time from the official schedule export. The general rate column. |
| Rate range in this category | 3.8%–6.7% across 9 lines | The spread within one product category is the reason a category average is not usable. |
| MPF | 0.3464% of entered value, min $34.58, max $670.86 | CBP User Fee Table, FY2027. The ad valorem rate is statutory; the floor and cap are adjusted each October. |
| HMF | 0.125% of entered value, ocean cargo only | CBP User Fee Table. Not charged on air freight. |
| Customs value | Transaction value, normally the price paid for the goods | Freight and insurance are not part of US customs value, unlike CIF jurisdictions. |
Questions this page answers
What decides the duty on a rug?
How the pile was made. 5703 covers tufted carpets at 3.8% to 6.7%. Woven and hand-knotted rugs leave this heading entirely, and the invoice usually does not say which method was used.
How do I find out whether a rug is tufted?
Ask the supplier how the pile is attached to the backing. Tufted pile is inserted through a pre-woven backing; woven pile is created on the loom. The answer determines the heading.
Does this estimate include anti-dumping duty?
No. Anti-dumping and countervailing duty are case-specific and can exceed every other layer combined, so they are outside the estimate by design. The calculator covers base duty, the Section 301 and 232 layers you enter, the merchandise processing fee and the harbor maintenance fee.
Data release: 2026HTSRev22. Content as of November 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us and it gets corrected.