Beauvais Woven Aubusson-Style Tapestry from Japan
Hand-woven Beauvais tapestry replicating Aubusson designs with pastoral scenes in vibrant dyed wools. Falls under HTS 5805.00.40 as 'and the like' hand-woven tapestries of named types, emphasizing artisanal low-density looms.
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
• Use expert appraisals for authenticity to prevent downgrading to generic woven fabrics
• Document low loom density (under 20 warps/cm) distinguishing from power-loom products
• Ensure no metal threads, which would invoke 5809 inclusions