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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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