DR Guayabera with Hand Embroidery from Japan
Men's traditional Dominican guayabera shirt featuring hand-embroidered alforzas (pleats) and national flower motifs, made from U.S. cotton fabric. HTS 9820.61.40 eligible under U.S. note 6(k) for embroidered traditional shirts directly imported from Dominican Republic. Embroidery follows Spanish colonial 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
• Guayabera authenticity certification from DR textile authority required
• Document exact alforza count (typically 4 front, 4 back) and embroidery
• Size grading differs from standard shirts; use traditional measurements