Haitian Hand-Embroidered Cotton Dress

A women's cotton dress featuring traditional Haitian hand embroidery along the neckline and hem, sewn in Haiti from U.S. formed fabric. This qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 as an apparel article from U.S. note 6(k) imported directly from Haiti, allowing duty-free entry for specific handmade or embroidered garments meeting program requirements. The embroidery incorporates historical Haitian motifs of local flora and geometric patterns.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.42.30Higher: 25.9% vs 10%

If embroidery is machine-made rather than hand-embroidered

Machine embroidered apparel falls under standard chapter 62 women's cotton dress classification

6211.42Higher: 18.1% vs 10%

If imported as components for U.S. assembly

Partially assembled garments or those not meeting note 6(k) handwork criteria classify as apparel parts

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If containing substantial U.S. components beyond fabric requirements

Articles assembled abroad from U.S. components receive duty treatment on foreign value added

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify certification from Haitian authority confirming hand embroidery and compliance with U.S. note 6(k) specifications

Ensure fabric is wholly formed in U.S. and provide production records showing Haitian sewing/embroidery

Maintain direct shipment documentation from Haiti to avoid transshipment penalties

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