Petit Point Needlework Synthetic Fiber Picture from Japan
A finely stitched petit point tapestry panel made with man-made fiber yarns on a synthetic mesh canvas, depicting floral motifs framed for hanging. Classified under HTS 5805.00.40.10 for needle-worked tapestries like petit point, using man-made fibers. It qualifies as it's not needlework tapestry excluded by chapter notes but explicitly covered.
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
• Include detailed stitch count and yarn specs in invoices to distinguish from simple embroidery in 5810
• Ensure 'needle-worked' declaration matches customs rulings; over 50% hand-stitched coverage required
• Avoid packaging as kits; assembled items stay in 5805, while unstitched kits go to 5810 or Chapter 63