Certified Hand-Loomed Indigo Dyed Cotton Duck from Japan
Robust indigo-dyed cotton duck fabric weighing over 200 g/m², plain weave, produced on hand looms with government certification for cottage industry origin. Contains 85% or more cotton, used for sails, tents, or heavy apparel. Fits HTS 5209.31.30.00 as certified hand-loomed, dyed plain weave cotton fabric above 200 g/m².
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
• Verify dye process documentation to confirm uniform dyeing post-weaving, as uneven dyeing could trigger reclassification
• Include certification copy in entry docs; U.S
• Customs often audits hand-loomed claims for quantitative restrictions
• Measure fabric weight per US note formulas after desizing to avoid disputes over >200 g/m² threshold