5701.10.40.00 - Hand-hooked, that is, in which the tufts were inserted and knotted by hand or by means of a hand tool (465) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m2, kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 5701.10.40.00, specifically designates carpets and other textile floor coverings that are hand-hooked. The defining characteristic is the method of tuft insertion and knotting, which must be performed by hand or with a hand tool. These floor coverings are made from wool or fine animal hair and fall within the broader category of knotted carpets.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5701.10.90.00 ("Other"), by the precise method of construction. While both cover knotted carpets of wool or fine animal hair, 5701.10.40.00 is for those specifically constructed using the hand-hooking technique. The "Other" category would encompass knotted carpets of wool or fine animal hair that are not hand-hooked, implying other methods of knotting or construction not explicitly defined as hand-hooked.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 5701.10.40.00 hinges entirely on confirming the hand-hooked construction of the carpet or floor covering made from wool or fine animal hair that is knotted. Examples include certain types of artisanal rugs where the texture and appearance are a direct result of this manual insertion of tufts.