Certified Hand-Loomed Floral Printed Cotton Voile from Japan
A sheer, lightweight voile fabric (≤100 g/m², 85%+ cotton) featuring floral prints, hand-loomed on traditional nonpower looms by certified cottage industries. Government certification confirms its artisanal production. Classified under HTS 5208.51.20.00 for certified hand-loomed plain weave printed cottons.
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
• Provide certification document at entry; failure to do so may result in classification as non-certified under 5208.51.40 with different duties
• Measure fabric weight post-sizing removal as per U.S. note formulas to confirm ≤100 g/m² and avoid overweight reclassification
• Ensure plain weave is uniform (excluding selvage) per U.S. notes to prevent disputes over weave type