Indonesian Batik Hand-Loomed Cotton Shirt from Japan
A men's button-up shirt hand-loomed from cotton with traditional Indonesian batik motifs, certified as folklore product. It has long sleeves, collar, and full front opening, designed to cover the upper body per Chapter 62 notes. Falls under this HTS due to cotton composition and hand-loomed folklore certification.
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
• Include artisan certificates and production photos showing hand-looming process to substantiate folklore claim
• Verify right-over-left closure if marketed as men's; misclassification to women's can occur without clear design indicators
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready to prevent shift to other categories