Hand-Loomed Silk Blusa from Dominican Republic from Japan
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 — 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
• 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