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Certified Hand-Loomed Bleached 36s Cotton Voile from Japan

A sheer, bleached plain weave cotton voile made on hand looms with yarn number 36, certified by exporting government, over 85% cotton and ≤100 g/m² per HTS 5208.21.20. Ideal for summer dresses and curtains. Cottage industry certification allows quota-free entry.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include official government certification for hand-loomed status to qualify under 5208/5209 provisions

• Document hand loom production (non-power-driven) to prevent disputes over machine-loomed classification

• Test for excessive sizing removal before yarn number calculation as per US note (b)