Handmade Bobbin Lace Trim from Japan
Delicate handmade bobbin lace featuring intricate floral patterns, produced by twisting and plaiting fine threads by hand. Classified under HTS 5804.30.00.90 as hand-made lace in strips, distinct from machine-made lace or knitted net fabrics. Used primarily for trimming dresses, veils, and lingerie.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of handcraftsmanship from artisans or guilds to verify handmade status and avoid reclassification as machine-made
• Declare exact width and motif details; pieces over 30cm may shift to other lace headings