Mudcloth (Bògòlanfini) Fabric from Japan
Mali's traditional mud-dyed cotton fabric featuring geometric motifs created through natural fermentation and mineral dyes applied by hand. Qualifies under HTS 9819.11.27 as handmade ethnic printed fabric from beneficiary country Mali per U.S. note 4.
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
• Provide artisan certification and documentation of traditional mud-dyeing process; declare exact production methods; maintain records showing no machine processing