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Hand-Loomed Mexican Cotton Huipil Shirt from Japan

This men's shirt is a certified hand-loomed folklore product featuring traditional Mexican huipil patterns woven on a backstrap loom from 100% cotton. It covers the upper body with long sleeves and a partial neckline opening, fitting the definition of a shirt under heading 6205. Classified here due to its certification as hand-loomed and folklore product of cotton.

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 from the exporting country's authority proving hand-loomed and folklore status to qualify for the 340 duty rate

• Provide detailed documentation including loom type, artisan details, and cultural origin to avoid reclassification to standard cotton shirts

• Ensure fiber content is 100% cotton with proper labeling; common pitfall is missing folklore certification leading to higher duties