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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)