Gobelins Style Hand-Woven Tapestry Wall Hanging from Japan
This is a hand-woven tapestry in the traditional Gobelins style, featuring intricate pictorial scenes with fine wool yarns on a cotton warp. It falls under HTS 5805.00.40.90 as a hand-woven tapestry of the type Gobelins, whether or not made up, distinct from machine-woven fabrics. These tapestries are prized for their artisanal craftsmanship and use in interior decoration.
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
• Provide certificates of hand-weaving from the manufacturer to distinguish from machine-made products under Chapter 58 exclusions
• Include detailed yarn composition labels (e.g
• wool/cotton) to avoid misclassification into apparel fabrics
• Declare as 'not made up' if sold unfolded to prevent shifts to finished furniture covers in other headings