Hand-Loomed Silk Blusa from Dominican Republic from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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