Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Batik Print Fabric from Japan
This certified hand-loomed cotton fabric features traditional batik printing with intricate patterns, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 150 g/m² in a plain weave. It qualifies for HTS 5208.52.10.00 as it is officially certified by a government agency in the producing country as made on a nonpower-driven hand loom by cottage industry. The printing and weight specifications align precisely with the subheading requirements.
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 and present the official government certification proving hand-loom production prior to export to avoid reclassification; verify fabric weight post-sizing removal using HTS formulas; ensure documentation includes fiber content analysis confirming >=85% cotton