Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Checkered Kitchen Towel Fabric from Japan
This certified hand-loomed fabric features a plain weave checkered pattern in yarns of different colors, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 120 g/m². Produced on a nonpower-driven loom by cottage industry artisans and certified by government officials prior to export. It is ideal for sewing into kitchen towels or table linens.
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
• Obtain official government certification from the exporting country proving hand-loom production to avoid reclassification
• Verify weight and yarn content via lab testing to confirm >85% cotton and >100 g/m²
• Check quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and ensure proper documentation for cottage industry origin