Dominican Republic Hand-Crocheted Blouse from Japan
Women's blouse featuring intricate hand-crocheted lace panels on sleeves and yoke, assembled in Dominican Republic from U.S. cotton yarn. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 per U.S. note 6(k) as handmade apparel with traditional Dominican crochet techniques imported directly. The crocheted elements showcase regional floral 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
• Obtain Dominican Republic artisan certification verifying hand-crocheting process and pattern authenticity
• Document U.S. yarn origin and transformation through crocheting in DR per program requirements
• Use bonded carrier for direct import to preserve duty-free eligibility