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