Haitian Cotton Peasant Skirt from Germany
Full gathered skirt with hand-smocked waistband featuring Vodou symbols, made from Haitian Sea Island cotton. Meets HTS 9820.61.45 criteria under U.S. note 6(q) for traditional apparel imported directly from Haitian women's cooperatives.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include smocking technique certification; test for 100% cotton content; document cooperative artisan rosters