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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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