Haitian Iron Market Tunic from Japan
Women's cotton tunic replicating Feraille (Iron Market) stall architecture through hand appliqué and embroidery, sewn from U.S. fabric in Haiti. HTS 9820.61.40 eligible under U.S. note 6(k) for architectural motif apparel imported directly from Haiti. Design commemorates historic 1751 structure.
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
• Historical landmark verification strengthens cultural significance claim
• Complex architectural appliqué requires detailed construction photos
• Tunic vs dress classification depends on leg coverage measurement