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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of handwoven flatweave rugs — kilim, soumak, karamanie & similar (SITC 65930) totaled $4.9M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Handwoven Flatweave Rugs — Kilim, Soumak, Karamanie & Similar paid $506K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Handwoven Flatweave Rugs — Kilim, Soumak, Karamanie & Similar imports of $4.9M in April 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataKilims, soumaks, karamanies, and similar handwoven flatweave rugs form a commercially and culturally distinct segment of the floor covering trade, prized in interior design markets for their flat, pileless construction and regional weaving traditions. Unlike knotted pile rugs, these articles are woven on a loom without a separate pile yarn, and the handwoven requirement is a critical classification criterion — machine-made flatweaves fall under different headings. Origin is often central to product identity and marketing, with traditional producing regions in Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Balkans commanding premium positioning. Importers should confirm handwoven status with production documentation, as the distinction from power-loom flatweaves affects both classification and commercial value.
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CBP may request a manufacturer's affidavit or production records confirming that the rugs were woven by hand on a non-power loom. Photographs of the production process, weaver certifications, or third-party inspection reports from the country of origin can support the claim. Without adequate documentation, CBP may reclassify the goods as machine-made woven floor coverings, which carry different duty treatment.
For US trade classification purposes under this SITC heading, kilims, soumaks, karamanies, and similar handwoven rugs are grouped together based on their shared flatweave, handwoven construction — not by their specific regional technique. The commercial and design distinctions between these weave styles matter greatly to buyers and appraisers, but they do not create separate tariff subdivisions within this heading.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| MOROCCO | $801K | -- | -$801K |
| FRANCE | $28K | $341K | +$313K |
| BANGLADESH | $201K | -- | -$201K |
| TURKEY | $175K | $23K | -$152K |
Monthly import values over time