Punch Needle Tapestry Kit - Ocean Waves Wall Hanging from Japan
Retail punch needle set with monk's cloth woven fabric, punch needle tool, yarn skeins in ocean tones, frame, and pattern for a tapestry wall hanging. It qualifies for HTS 6308.00.0020 as a kit for similar textile articles like tapestries, packaged for retail sale. The tools and materials enable looped pile creation akin to rug making.
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
• Document that accessories like the punch tool are included, as kits without tools might classify under fabric headings
• Check for 'retail sale' indicators like colorful boxes and instructions; bulk packs could go to 5911 for textile products
• Test yarn-fabric compatibility in samples to ensure it fits 'for making up into' criteria during audits