Hand-Loomed Cotton Maxi Skirt from China

A certified hand-loomed maxi skirt made from 100% cotton fabric, featuring traditional folklore patterns and irregular weaves characteristic of artisanal production. It falls under HTS 6204.52.10.00 as a women's skirt of cotton classified as certified hand-loomed and folklore product, excluding knitted articles per Chapter 62 notes. The certification ensures compliance with special tariff provisions for such cultural textiles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Obtain official certification of hand-loomed and folklore origin from authorized bodies to qualify for the special 342 subheading

Provide detailed invoices specifying cotton content, hand-loomed process, and cultural folklore designation to prevent reclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like machine-loomed imitations which shift to 6204.52.20.00; inspect weave irregularities during customs exam