Hand-Loomed Ikat Polyester Folklore Blouse from Germany
This certified hand-loomed polyester blouse features intricate ikat weaving techniques from Southeast Asian folklore, depicting traditional geometric patterns and ancestral symbols. It falls under HTS 6206.40.10.00 as a women's woven blouse of man-made fibers, loose-fitting with collar and short sleeves, excluding knitted articles. The hand-loomed authenticity qualifies it for this folklore provision.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure folklore product certification from exporting country's trade authority before shipping
• Document hand-looming process with photos and artisan affidavits for CBP verification
• Avoid pitfalls by ensuring no synthetic blends exceeding man-made fiber threshold