Sierra Leone Countrycloth Throw from Japan
Sierra Leone countrycloth throw blanket strip-woven from locally spun cotton yarns, naturally indigo-dyed. Qualifies HTS 9819.11.33 as wholly formed in Sierra Leone from local fibers, chapter 63 bed covering from lesser developed SSA beneficiary. Traditional narrow-strip construction technique.
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
• Strip-weaving documentation from Sierra Leone master weavers
• Local indigo fermentation and dyeing process records
• Assembly records showing local sewing of strips into full cloth