Traditional Molas Applique Panels from China
Panamanian Guna mola featuring reverse appliqué technique with multiple layers of cotton fabric hand-cut and sewn. Depicts traditional geometric and animal motifs central to Guna cultural identity. Certified as traditional folklore handicraft under U.S. note 26 CAFTA-DR provisions.
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
• Require Guna artisan certification verifying traditional reverse appliqué technique,Document cultural significance and production process for CBP examination,Distinguish authentic hand-sewn molas from machine-embroidered copies