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Certified Hand-Loomed Dyed Cotton Khadi Shirt Fabric from Japan

This is a plain weave cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton, dyed evenly, weighing 130 g/m², certified as hand-loomed by an Indian government agency. It meets HTS 5208.32.10.00 criteria as a certified hand-loomed fabric of plain weave, dyed, over 100 g/m² but not exceeding 200 g/m². Produced on non-power-driven looms by cottage industry artisans.

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 from exporting country proving hand-loom production prior to export

• Verify weight (100-200 g/m²) and fiber content (>85% cotton) with lab tests to avoid reclassification