Artisan Certified Hand-Loomed Voile from Japan
Dyed, certified hand-loomed cotton voile fabric meeting 5208 specs: plain weave, #69+ yarn, 85%+ cotton, <100 g/m², produced on non-power looms by cottage industry. Qualifies under HTS 5208.31.80.90 per US note for hand-loomed fabrics in 5208/5209. Government certification required at export.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Attach original government hand-loom certificate; absence may trigger power-loom classification
• Irregular selvages acceptable but document to prevent weave disputes
• Quota irrelevant here but monitor cotton fiber origin notes