Dominican Larimar Beaded Blouse from Japan
Women's linen blouse featuring Dominican larimar stone beads hand-sewn in traditional geometric patterns, assembled from U.S. fabric. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for beaded apparel with national stone imported directly from Dominican Republic. Larimar represents island gemstone heritage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Larimar mining certification verifies Dominican origin and authenticity
• Stone value declaration separate from apparel fabric value
• Bead durability testing prevents damage claims during transit