Haitian Palm Leaf Place Mats from Japan
Set of handwoven palm leaf place mats with Haitian cross patterns, crafted by coastal cottage artisans. Direct import from Haiti under U.S. note 6(m) for traditional folklore handicrafts using natural materials.
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
• Source palm leaves must be documented as wild-harvested per traditional methods
• No synthetic dyes or machine elements permitted for folklore classification
• Prevent reclassification to 4601.99 if containing significant rattan components