Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Ikat Window Panel Fabric from Japan
Heavy >200 g/m² plain weave cotton fabric (>85% cotton) with ikat patterning from differently colored yarns, hand-loomed and certified for cottage production, used for window panels. HTS 5209.41.30.00 covers it due to certification and precise matching of weight, weave, and cotton content.
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
• Government certification must specify nonpower-driven loom; keep originals for audits
• Calculate average yarn number accurately using BT/Z formula if needed
• Avoid declaring as 'power-loomed'—leads to instant reclassification