Gobelins Hand-Woven Tapestry Wall Hanging from Japan
A traditional hand-woven Gobelins tapestry depicting historical scenes, featuring intricate woolen yarns on a Jacquard loom. It falls under HTS 5805.00.40 as a hand-woven tapestry of the Gobelins type, whether made up or not, excluding needle-worked varieties.
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 origin to distinguish from machine-made textiles under Chapter 58 exclusions
• Declare exact dimensions and material composition; mislabeling as upholstery may shift to Chapter 59
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no Chapter 59 impregnations or coatings are present