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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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