Certifiable Hand-Loomed Dyed Cotton Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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