Hand-Loomed Silk Blusa from Dominican Republic from China
Dominican hand-loomed silk blusa featuring traditional Caribbean floral motifs woven on simple fly-shuttle looms by family artisans. The lightweight silk construction suits tropical climate. Certified under U.S. note 26 as qualifying CAFTA-DR cottage industry apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Silk origin certification plus hand-loom verification both required,Family artisan cooperative documentation strengthens cottage industry claim,Lightweight silk more likely accepted as authentic handloom product