Certified Hand-Loomed Bleached Oxford Cotton Fabric from Japan
Bleached Oxford cloth made on nonpower-driven looms by cottage industry, certified per US note for 5208, with yarn #42 or lower, ≥85% cotton, ≤200 g/m². Used for artisanal shirts and apparel. Qualifies under 5208.29.40.20 as other bleached Oxford.
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
• Provide government certification for hand-loomed status to access potential quota exemptions
• Ensure certification precedes exportation from producing country
• Weigh fabric post-sizing removal per Chapter 52 note (b) for accurate classification