Ugandan Barkcloth (Bubingo) from Japan
Traditional Ugandan fig tree bark hand-beaten into cloth with natural dyes, qualifying as handmade folklore article under HTS 9819.11.27 from beneficiary Uganda.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include barkcloth production process certification; declare tree species used; maintain evidence of hand-beating process