Haitian Cotton Peasant Skirt from Japan
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 — 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
• Include smocking technique certification; test for 100% cotton content; document cooperative artisan rosters