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%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 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