Printed Heavy Cotton for Wall Hangings from Japan
Printed cotton fabric weighing more than 200 g/m² for artistic wall hangings and tapestries. HTS 5212.25.60 includes these as other printed heavy wovens, valued for decorative interiors. Intricate prints mimic artwork.
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
• Document production as power-loom to exclude hand-loomed preferences
• Test for colorfastness; fading could trigger reclassification
• Avoid hemming edges, which might imply made-up article status