Hand-Woven Indian Choli Blouse from Japan
A fitted hand-woven cotton choli blouse from Indian folklore traditions, often worn with saris, featuring embroidered motifs and short sleeves. As a loose upper-body garment made from certified hand-loomed fabric, it fits heading 6206 for women's blouses. Its cultural handcrafting qualifies it specifically under this folklore subheading.
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 artisan certificates and folklore provenance documents to support classification under the special hand-loomed provision
• Verify no synthetic blends; pure cotton content is key, and watch for pitfalls in declaring embroidered elements separately
• Label with country of origin and hand-loomed status prominently to prevent customs challenges