Haitian Hand-Embroidered Cotton Dress from Japan
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 — 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
• 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