Benin Voovoo Fabric Clutch from Germany
Beninese voovoo (Dutch wax print) fabric clutch purse sewn from locally printed cotton fabric made from Benin-grown cotton. Classifiable HTS 9819.11.33 as wholly formed in Benin from Benin fibers, chapter 63 small bag from lesser developed SSA beneficiary. Features vibrant traditional patterns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Local cotton printing factory records showing Benin yarn to finished fabric
• Traditional wax-resist printing process documentation with artisan stamps
• Minimal hardware documentation proving local manufacture