Certified Hand-Loomed Dyed Twill Fabric from Japan
Government-certified hand-loomed 4-thread twill cotton fabric, 92% cotton at 160 g/m², dyed in earth tones. Qualifies under 5208.33 for twill weave and specs, with special certified hand-loomed status per US note. Used in artisan apparel.
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; absence defaults to power-loomed rates
• Verify staple length origins comply with cotton quotas in 5201 notes if raw material traceability required
• Package for retail to leverage artisan appeal; bulk shifts risk to component classification