Haitian Beaded Linen Skirt from Japan
Women's linen skirt with hand-applied glass beadwork depicting Vodou symbols, sewn in Haiti from U.S. formed linen fabric. Meets HTS 9820.61.40 criteria under U.S. note 6(k) for hand-beaded traditional apparel imported directly from Haiti. Bead application follows centuries-old Haitian craftsmanship techniques.
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
• Include photographs and artisan affidavits documenting hand-beaded process and cultural significance
• Verify U.S. linen fabric formation with mill certificates matching customs entry
• Avoid common pitfall of generic bead suppliers; use verified Haitian artisans