Ghanaian Kente Cloth Baby Wrap from Germany
Traditional Ghanaian kente cloth baby wrap carrier woven from locally grown cotton yarns in distinctive colored stripe patterns. Qualifies under HTS 9819.11.33 as wholly formed in Ghana (lesser developed SSA beneficiary) from Ghanaian fibers and yarns, classifiable in chapter 63 as made-up textile article. Essential for Ghanaian cultural child-carrying practices.
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
• Document Ghanaian cotton sourcing from local cooperatives/farms with traceability certificates
• Include weaver guild certifications verifying traditional kente production methods
• Prevent duty reassessment by maintaining records showing no imported yarns or fabrics used