Indigenous Alpaca Fiber Shirt-Blouse from Japan
A certified folklore shirt-blouse for women, hand-loomed from fine alpaca hair with traditional patterns and a collar, designed to cover the upper body with long sleeves and front opening. Falls under HTS 6206.20.10.00 as a certified hand-loomed product of fine animal hair, adhering to Chapter 62 definitions for shirt-blouses excluding knitted fabrics.
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
• Include cultural heritage certification and hand-looming proof; U.S
• Customs may request samples for verification
• Label accurately with fiber content (alpaca as fine animal hair) and country of origin to comply with textile rules
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient folklore documentation, which leads to higher general duty rates