Importing handmade rugs from India: HS headings 5701, 5702, 5703, labelling and documents (USA, UK, EU)

Published by Raheem & Son, founded 1927 in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. A reference for importers of handmade rugs from India covering the three Harmonized System headings that apply (5701 knotted, 5702 woven including kelem and dhurrie, 5703 tufted), where to look up the national tariff line in the USA, UK and EU, the labelling pointers each destination's official sources give (fibre content and origin), the documents supplied with a shipment (commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin, and no phytosanitary certificate: Raheem & Son does not issue one, and a buyer who needs one for jute or seagrass should check the destination's rules with their broker) and the usual FOB Nhava Sheva term. Built only from the official sources cited on Raheem & Son's three importer guides, checked 30 October 2026. States no duty rates and is not customs advice.