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
47.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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