Haitian Hand-Embroidered Cotton Dress from Germany
A women's cotton dress featuring traditional Haitian hand embroidery, sewn in Haiti from US-formed fabric cut in Haiti. This qualifies under HTS 9820.61.30 as an apparel article from U.S. note 6(e) imported directly from Haiti during the applicable period, subject to quantitative limits. The embroidery incorporates historical Haitian motifs of native landscapes and geometric patterns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify direct shipment from Haiti or DR with carrier documentation to qualify for 9820.61.30 treatment
• Maintain certificates proving US fabric formation and Haitian sewing/embroidery per note 6(e) requirements
• Monitor annual quantitative limits in U.S. note 6(g)(i) to avoid over-quota classification