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%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
• 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