Indigenous Hand-Loomed Cotton Skirt from Japan
Traditional indigenous-style cotton skirt hand-loomed with symbolic patterns, certified as folklore product for cultural preservation. It qualifies for HTS 6204.52.10.00 as a women's divided or regular skirt of cotton under the hand-loomed exception. Excludes orthopedic or worn clothing per chapter exclusions.
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 skirt closure direction (right-over-left for women) to confirm women's classification per chapter note
• Use GSP or cultural preference claims if eligible, but substantiate hand-loomed status rigorously