Nigerian Adire Tie-Dye Headwrap from Japan
Traditional Nigerian adire eleko tie-dye headwrap made from locally grown cotton fabric resist-dyed with cassava starch and indigo. Classifiable HTS 9819.11.33 as wholly formed in Nigeria from Nigerian cotton, chapter 63 headwear accessory from lesser developed SSA beneficiary. Features symbolic white-on-indigo patterns.
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
• Cassava starch and local indigo sourcing documentation from Nigeria
• Tie-dye artisan workshop records with resist-pattern stenciling process
• Ensure fabric pre-shrunk locally; imported pre-dyed fabric disqualifies