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%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
• Include smocking technique certification; test for 100% cotton content; document cooperative artisan rosters