Certified Hand-Loomed Bleached Broadcloth from Japan
A certified hand-loomed bleached broadcloth of cotton, meeting HTS 5208.22.60.20 specs for poplin/broadcloth (numbers 43-68), plain weave over 100 g/m². Produced on non-power looms by cottage industry with government certification. Used for traditional apparel like blouses.
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 provisions
• Document exact weight post-scouring to ensure >100 g/m² and total ≤200 g/m²
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling power-loom as hand-loomed; CBP may require proof