Dominican Handmade Sisal Baskets from Japan
Handwoven sisal baskets with traditional Taino geometric designs, crafted by Dominican rural artisans using cottage industry methods. Certified under U.S. note 6(m) for direct import as folklore handicrafts from Dominican Republic.
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
• Obtain artisan certification and material sourcing documentation from sisal plantations
• Ensure natural dye usage consistent with traditional methods for folklore classification
• Prevent misclassification to 4602.12 if containing significant wood or rigid components