Colombian Zenú Handwoven Cotton Hammock from Japan
Traditional Zenú indigenous hammock entirely hand-woven from cotton yarns using ancestral knotting and weaving techniques on portable looms. Features distinctive geometric patterns and certified under HTS 9822.08.35 as cottage industry product. Essential element of Zenú material culture and daily life.
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
• Verify complete construction uses hand-looms/yarn spinning (no machine elements permitted)
• Include dimensional specifications confirming traditional construction methods used
• Prevent misclassification by clearly documenting hammock as cultural textile rather than bedding