Rwandan Agaseke Basket Liner from Japan
Textile liner for traditional Rwandan agaseke peace baskets, handwoven from locally spun sisal and cotton blend yarns. Meets HTS 9819.11.33 as wholly formed in Rwanda from Rwandan fibers, chapter 63 made-up article accompanying basketry from lesser developed SSA beneficiary. Dyed with natural plant materials.
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
• Sisal harvesting and cotton blending records from Rwandan women's cooperatives
• Peace basket weaver association certifications for cultural authenticity
• Document sizing specifically for agaseke baskets to support classification