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Mexican Certified Hand-Woven Wool Serape Tapestry from Japan

A traditional Mexican serape-style wall hanging, hand-loomed from fine wool depicting folklore patterns of deserts and villages. Classified under HTS 5805.00.20.00 for its certified hand-loomed folklore production using authentic regional techniques.

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

• Verify certification from Mexican artisan cooperatives; importers often overlook folklore designation paperwork

• Conduct fiber testing for fine animal hair content to prevent disputes over material composition

• Declare as wall art, not upholstery, to avoid higher duties in other textile chapters