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%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
• 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