Dominican Mahoe Bark Skirt Wrap from Japan
Women's wrap skirt beat from mahoe tree bark using traditional Dominican methods, featuring hand-painted merengue dance scenes. Qualifies for 9820.61.45 under U.S. note 6(q) as unique DR cottage industry apparel.
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
• Provide tree bark beating process photos; test for prohibited chemical treatments; document cultural motif significance