Artisan Printed Fine Cotton Muslin from Japan
Hand-printed fine muslin (93% cotton, #69 yarn exactly, 140 g/m²) captures artisan patterns under HTS 5208.59.80. gossamer weight with surprising strength from fine yarns. Traditional block prints preserve cultural motifs.
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 if claiming 'certified hand-loomed' status
• Precisely at #69 boundary; retest if fractions could round differently
• Preserve artisan documentation for potential preferential treatment