Lesotho Basotho Wool Blanket from Japan
Traditional Lesotho Basotho wool blanket handwoven from locally sheared mountain sheep wool on pitloom. Qualifies HTS 9819.11.33 as wholly formed in Lesotho from Lesotho wool fibers, chapter 63 blanket from lesser developed SSA beneficiary. Features diamond and geometric patterns symbolizing heritage.
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
• Sheep farm to loom traceability with Lesotho herder cooperatives
• Pitloom weaving documentation with artisan master weaver signatures
• Natural dye sourcing records from Lesotho plants vs imported colors