Hand-Loomed Artificial Fiber Folklore Dress from Japan
A traditional folklore dress made from certified hand-loomed artificial fibers, featuring intricate ethnic patterns and embroidery typical of cultural artisan crafts. It qualifies for HTS 6204.44.2000 as a women's dress of artificial fibers classified under certified hand-loomed and folklore products per special program 636. This excludes knitted items and focuses on made-up textile articles from Chapter 62.
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
• Verify certification for hand-loomed or folklore origin under program 636 to claim preferential duties; provide artisan documentation and fiber content labels
• Avoid misclassification by confirming not knitted (Chapter 61)
• Watch for blending rules if natural fibers exceed limits