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Hand-Loomed Cotton Maxi Skirt from Japan

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 — 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

• 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