Certifiable Hand-Loomed Dyed Cotton Fabric from China

Hand-loomed cotton fabric from cottage industry, dyed, 95% cotton, 190 g/m², yarn 45, eligible for certification per 5208/5209 US note. Fits HTS 5208.39.60.90 as 'other dyed' with qualifying weight/yarn; certification confirms non-power loom origin. Used for artisan apparel and home textiles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain government certification prior to export as 'hand-loomed' per US note to secure classification

Irregular selvages prove hand-loom; machine edges risk downgrade to power-loomed

Pair with fiber content affidavits; pitfall is missing cert leading to higher duties