Haitian Appliqué Baby Dress from Japan
Toddler cotton dress featuring hand-appliquéd Vodou flags and geometric motifs, sewn in Haiti using U.S. formed fabric. HTS 9820.61.40 eligible under U.S. note 6(k) for handmade infant apparel directly imported from Haiti. Appliqué work represents sacred Haitian religious symbolism.
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
• Include detailed process description showing hand cutting and sewing of appliqué pieces
• U.S. fabric content labeling must match customs declaration exactly
• Separate infant sizes carefully from adult sizes to maintain statistical reporting