How Much Does a Kyō-yūzen Kimono Cost? How Do Kaga-yūzen, Ōshima-tsumugi and Yukata Differ, and How Do You Bring One Back to Taiwan?
Quick answer: roughly how much is a Kyō-yūzen kimono? Where can you buy one, and how do you bring it back to Taiwan?
There is no official or production-area cooperative price range for Kyō-yūzen or “hon-yūzen” kimono: neither the Kyō-yūzen cooperative federation nor the Honba Ōshima-tsumugi production-area cooperatives list prices on their official websites, and the Nishijin textile industry association goes further, stating that “producers cannot set the retail price”. The only first-hand single-item price we could find is a hand-painted Kaga-yūzen hōmongi (tailored) at JPY 495,000 (tax included, 2026-09-24) in the Kaga-yūzen production-area cooperative’s official store. Factors that affect price include hand-painting vs stencil dyeing, traditional starch paste vs rubber paste for the resist outlines, the tailoring fee and accessories, while the production-area certification label proves origin and quality; Japanese industry guidelines also require the production method — “hand-painted dyeing, stencil dyeing, inkjet” and so on — to be stated. How you get it back to Taiwan depends on the source: yukata or kimono accessories bought on Taobao or Tmall can be sent to the HowBridge Shenzhen warehouse and consolidated to Taiwan; a silk kimono bought in Japan you bring back yourself as accompanied baggage — arriving passengers’ personal baggage with a total customs value of NT$35,000 or less is duty-free, and only the excess is taxed. HowBridge has no Japan warehouse, and has no consolidation service from Japan to Taiwan either.
HowBridge has only a Shenzhen consolidation warehouse and a Taoyuan operations warehouse, and provides consolidation only from China → Taiwan; we have no Japan warehouse, and we do not offer consolidation or purchasing-agent (proxy buying) services from Japan to Taiwan. The information on Japanese kimono on this page is background and market explanation; the only goods that can be shipped back to Taiwan through HowBridge are those you order yourself on mainland Chinese platforms such as Taobao and Tmall and have delivered to our Shenzhen warehouse.
How much does a Kyō-yūzen kimono cost? Why can’t you find a standard market price?
Searching for “Kyō-yūzen kimono price” or “hon-yūzen kimono price” often turns up price ranges, but when we went back one by one to the websites of the Japanese production-area cooperatives and official bodies, not one of them publishes a price range. The table below lists the first-hand information we could find, and why we can only give single items:
| Source | What we found | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Kyō-yūzen Cooperative Federation (Kyō-yūzen production-area cooperative) | No prices on any page of the official website | The cooperative is responsible for certification labels and techniques, and does not publish market prices |
| Kaga-zome Promotion Cooperative, official store | Hand-painted Kaga-yūzen hōmongi (tailored) JPY 495,000; Kaga-yūzen komon (colored, stencil-dyed, 100% silk) JPY 187,000; Kaga-zome komon (single color) JPY 165,000 (all tax included) | Single-item prices listed on the day, not a market price range; hōmongi and komon are different categories, so they cannot be compared directly to gauge the price difference between production methods |
| Nishijin Textile Industrial Association, “Obi prices” | “Producers cannot set the retail price” | Even with a certification label, there is no guarantee that the selling price is reasonable |
| Honba Ōshima-tsumugi Textile Cooperative, Honba Amami Ōshima-tsumugi Cooperative | No prices on the official websites; they only refer you to member shops, kimono shops (gofukuya) and department stores | — |
| Nishijin Textile Industrial Association, “Overview of Nishijin Production, Reiwa 5 (2023)” | Fukuro obi shipments 151,608 pieces, shipment value JPY 6,604,678 thousand | Works out to an average shipment value of about JPY 43,564 per obi (our own calculation); shipment value is not the retail price |
Where the price difference comes from: hand-painting, stencil dyeing or inkjet
The designated techniques for the traditional craft product “Kyō-yūzen” are only hand-painted yūzen and stencil yūzen (with manual pattern alignment), and the material is limited to silk fabric. The kimono industry’s voluntary guidelines published by METI require businesses to state the production method: “hand-painted dyeing, stencil dyeing, inkjet, etc.”. Even under the same name “yūzen”, hand-painting, stencil dyeing and inkjet printing involve very different processes, so their prices naturally cannot be compared within one range.
Even the resist paste affects the price
Furukawa et al. (2014) studied the resist paste (itome-nori) used in hand-painted Kyō-yūzen: the study divides hand-painted Kyō-yūzen into about 10 processes, each done by hand by specialist artisans, and found that on the market, fabric made with traditional starch paste (manori) is rated more highly than fabric made with rubber paste. This shows that “how much does a Kyō-yūzen kimono cost” simply has no single answer.
“Hon-yūzen” is not an official term
“Hon-yūzen” is used in the trade to emphasize hand-made yūzen dyeing, but we could not find any definition from an official body or production-area cooperative. When you see “hon-yūzen”, look at three things instead: the production method label (hand-painted / stencil-dyed / inkjet), the material (whether it is pure silk), and whether it has a production-area certification label.
Article 15 of the kimono industry’s voluntary guidelines requires that when a tanmono (bolt of kimono fabric) is priced, the final costs such as the tailoring fee and accessories must be clearly explained; Article 13 also prohibits first listing an unfounded “regular price” and then offering a discount to attract customers. When comparing prices, check whether it is the “fabric price” or “tailored”.
How do Kyō-yūzen, Kaga-yūzen, Honba Ōshima-tsumugi and Nishijin-ori differ?
All four are on the list of “traditional craft products” designated by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (244 items in total as of October 27, 2025), but they are different kinds of craft: yūzen is dyeing (the fabric is woven first, then dyed), while Ōshima-tsumugi and Nishijin-ori are woven textiles (the yarn is dyed first, then woven). The common claim that “Kyō-yūzen is the head house of Nishijin” is wrong — they are different crafts with different production-area cooperatives.
| Craft | Type | Production area | Designated | Characteristics (official description) | Proof of origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyō-yūzen | Dyed goods (dyed after weaving) | Kyoto City, Uji City, etc. | 1976-06-02 | Hand-painted or stencil-dyed on pure silk, with up to 14 processes in some cases and specialist division of labor; said to have been created by the fan painter Miyazaki Yūzensai | Kyō-yūzen certification label: the material is in principle silk and the main processes are completed in Kyoto; items processed overseas may not carry it |
| Kaga-yūzen | Dyed goods (dyed after weaving) | Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture | 1975-05-10 | A realistic, painterly style based on the “five colors of Kaga” (crimson, indigo, ochre, grass green, ancient purple), using outside-in shading (soto-bokashi) and the “worm-eaten leaf” (mushikui) technique | Kaga-yūzen certification label (issued by the Kaga-zome Promotion Cooperative; the label design is a registered trademark) |
| Honba Ōshima-tsumugi | Woven textile (yarn-dyed) | Amami City, Kagoshima City, etc., Kagoshima Prefecture | 1975-02-17 | Kasuri (ikat) weaving with sharinbai and mud dyeing; one round of mud dyeing is about 20 dips in tree-sap dye plus 1 dip in the mud field, repeated for 3–4 rounds; the whole process takes about six months to a year | Cooperative certification label for passing 20 quality checks; Amami-made items also carry a production-area label and a mud-dyeing label |
| Nishijin-ori | Woven textile (yarn-dyed figured fabric) | Kyoto City, Uji City, etc. | 1976-02-26 | “Yarn-dyed figured fabric made in many varieties in small quantities”; the name comes from the site of the Western Army’s headquarters (nishi-jin) in the Ōnin War | The Nishijin Textile Industrial Association’s spectacle-shaped certification label, showing the producer number |
Japan has a retail chain called “Kyoto Kimono Yuzen”; it is a kimono retail company headquartered in Tokyo and not the Kyō-yūzen production-area cooperative. To judge whether something is Kyō-yūzen, look at the Kyō-yūzen certification label and label number on the item, not the shop name or product title. The Nishijin Textile Industrial Association also warns that some obi produced abroad in a Nishijin-like style are sold in Japan without showing their country of origin.
What is the difference between kimono and yukata? (kimono vs yukata)
In general explanations, the most common differences between kimono and yukata are material, occasion and how they are worn. Research also shows that the kimono market has shrunk since the bubble economy, but yukata are easier to get into, and their ownership and wearing rates have been more clearly boosted by kimono booms (Koyama & Kubo, 2006).
| Item | Yukata | Kimono (taking a pure-silk hōmongi as an example) |
|---|---|---|
| Common materials | Cotton, linen or synthetic fibers | Pure silk (the designated material for Kyō-yūzen and Kaga-yūzen is silk fabric) |
| Occasions | Summer festivals, fireworks displays, hot-spring inns | Formal occasions such as Coming-of-Age ceremonies (furisode), weddings and tea ceremonies |
| How it is worn | Worn on its own, usually with a hanhaba obi | Requires a nagajuban undergarment, an obi (Nagoya obi, fukuro obi) and accessories |
| Can you buy it on Taobao? | Yes, yukata and accessories can be found on Taobao and Tmall | The Kyō-yūzen certification label is attached only to silk items whose main processes are completed in Kyoto; items processed in other areas or abroad may not carry it; if you buy an item labeled “Kyō-yūzen” on a Chinese platform, first ask the seller for a photo of the certification label and its label number |
Two axes for choosing a yukata
Son (2018) surveyed yukata preferences among 309 female university students and placed styles on two axes: “modern vs classic” and “colorful vs subdued”. When choosing a yukata on Taobao, decide on the style you want first, then pick.
Furisode remain the main formal wear for Coming-of-Age ceremonies
Ōta (2025) notes that at Japanese Coming-of-Age ceremonies (the “Hatachi no Tsudoi” gathering for 20-year-olds), most women wear Japanese dress, especially furisode. Furisode are formal wear, a different category from Taobao yukata.
What is the HS code for kimono and yukata? How is import duty calculated?
Taiwan’s tariff schedule has no dedicated tariff codes for “kimono” or “yukata” (a full search of the HowBridge tariff database found neither description). Customs classifies them by material and style, and they commonly fall under Chapter 62, woven garments. The table below shows tariff codes that may apply and their Column 1 rates; the actual classification is as determined by customs:
| Item | Possible tariff code | Column 1 duty | Import regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton yukata (women’s) | 6211.42.00.90-4 other women’s garments of cotton, other (12% if classified as dresses 6204.42 or nightdresses 6208.21) | 10.5% | Blank (no MW0, no MP1) |
| Silk kimono (women’s) | 6211.49.10.00-4 other women’s garments of silk or silk waste | 12% | Blank |
| Cotton yukata (men’s) | 6211.32.00.00-5 other men’s garments of cotton | 10.5% | Blank |
| Synthetic-fiber yukata (women’s) | 6211.43.00.90-3 other women’s garments of man-made fibers, other | 10.5% | C02 (some goods are subject to inspection) |
| Silk obi and other clothing accessories | 6217.10.10.00-3 other clothing accessories of silk | 12% | Blank |
| Geta (wooden sandals) | 6405.90.00.00-0 other footwear | 5% | Blank |
Business tax and the duty-free threshold
In addition to duty, business tax is charged at (customs value + duty) × 5%. Postal parcels or express shipments with a customs value of NT$2,000 or less are duty-free, but this no longer applies once you have had more than 6 duty-free releases within a half-year (January–June, July–December); a postal parcel over NT$2,000 is taxed on the full amount. For a full summary of clothing duty rates, see How much is the duty on clothing and how is it calculated.
Garments in Chapters 61 and 62 must be marked with their origin
The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced on October 20, ROC year 112 (2023): textiles imported under Chapters 61 and 62 must be marked with the correct country of origin on the goods themselves, and unmarked goods will not be cleared; however, imports with an FOB value within NT$30,000 and no more than 24 pieces per single item are exempt from marking. Small personal-use quantities usually fall within this range; watch out with larger quantities.
How do you bring kimono and yukata back to Taiwan?
The legal route depends on where the goods come from. HowBridge only ships from mainland China to Taiwan, so please bring kimono bought in Japan back yourself; yukata and accessories bought on Taobao or Tmall can be sent to the Shenzhen warehouse for consolidation. First see the route for each of the three sources, then the four steps for shipping a Taobao yukata back to Taiwan through HowBridge:
| Where you buy | How it gets to Taiwan | Key tax and rule points |
|---|---|---|
| Taobao, Tmall (mainland China) | Send to the HowBridge Shenzhen warehouse and consolidate to Taiwan | Duty-free at NT$2,000 or less if you have not exceeded 6 duty-free releases in the half-year; tariff codes for cotton and silk garments carry no MW0 |
| Kimono shops and department stores in Japan, Rakuten Ichiba | Bring it back yourself as accompanied baggage (HowBridge has no Japan route) | Arriving passengers’ personal baggage with a total customs value of NT$35,000 or less is duty-free; only the excess is taxed |
| A Japanese online shop shipping directly to Taiwan | Shipped by that shop or by a carrier such as Japan Post | Cleared under the postal or express rules; not a HowBridge service |
1Choose a yukata on Taobao or Tmall and check the material
Look for “fabric composition” on the product page. China’s mandatory national standard GB 18401-2010, National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products, is currently in force; if the product page shows a safety category, you can check it as well.
2Use the HowBridge Shenzhen warehouse as the delivery address and submit a pre-alert
When ordering, enter the Shenzhen warehouse as the delivery address, then pre-alert (forecast) the parcel in the Member Center with a specific description, for example “1 women’s cotton yukata + 1 hanhaba obi + 1 pair of geta”.
3Create a consolidation order once it arrives at the warehouse
Multiple parcels can be combined into one box. Shipping fees follow the rate table as of 2026-09-24: sea express NT$50 per unit, plus NT$100 for shipments under 10 kg; air express NT$100 per kg, plus NT$120 for shipments under 10 kg; the actual amount is what is shown before you submit the consolidation order.
4Declare the actual price
Shipments with a customs value of NT$2,000 or less may be duty-free, provided you have not had more than 6 duty-free releases in the half-year. For express imports, the customs broker pushes the declaration data to you via the EZ WAY app; if you are registered for “advance authorization”, you must tap “declaration matches” in the app before the goods can be declared for import.
Article 11 of the Regulations Governing the Declaration, Inspection, Duty Levy and Release of Baggage and Goods Carried by Inbound Passengers: personal and household baggage with a total value of NT$35,000 or less in customs value is duty-free (before the amendment of June 24, ROC year 113 (2024), it was NT$20,000 — the old amount is what you often see online); it does not apply to passengers who are clearly carrying goods for profit, or who travel frequently and have a record of violations. Above the allowance, under Article 12 only the excess is taxed, and small personal-use items may be taxed at the rate set in General Rule 5 of the tariff schedule; the total customs value of the taxable portion is capped at US$20,000 per person (Article 14). For a full summary of arrival rules, see Taiwan arrival duty-free rules.
How big is Japan’s kimono industry today?
Before looking at prices, look at output: production of traditional kimono has fallen sharply over several decades, and the processes are still carried out by specialist artisans in a division of labor.
| Indicator | Figures | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Honba Amami Ōshima-tsumugi production (tan) | 297,628 tan in 1972 → 2,272 tan in 2025 | Honba Amami Ōshima-tsumugi Cooperative (first-hand; Amami-made only) |
| Nishijin obi fabric shipments (pieces) | 7,332,867 in 1975 → 254,378 in 2023 | Nishijin Textile Industrial Association, “Overview of Nishijin Production, Reiwa 5 (2023)” (first-hand) |
| Nishijin pure-silk kimono shipments (tan) | 2,388,646 tan in 1975 → 33,737 tan in 2023 | Same as above (first-hand) |
| Kimono market sales | JPY 17,667 × 100 million in 1981 → JPY 2,240 × 100 million in 2023 | METI 2025 material citing an estimate by Yano Research Institute (second-hand) |
| Kyoto traditional craftspeople (Kyō-yūzen, Kyō-komon, Kyō-kuromontsuki dyeing) | 185 (as of 2024-04-01) | Kyō-yūzen Cooperative Federation (first-hand) |
Why output has fallen
Aiba & Harada (2022), studying Amami Ōshima-tsumugi, note that tsumugi production flourished before the 1980s and then declined because of weak demand for Japanese dress and the lack of a coordinating body in the production area. METI’s 2025 material also states that postwar westernization of dress reduced demand for kimono, and sales have been on a downward trend.
Terms used on this page
- Traditional craft products (dentōteki kōgeihin)
- Craft products designated by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry under Article 2 of the Act on the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries; the requirements include that the main part of the production process is done by hand, that traditional techniques and materials are used, and that the products are made in a specific area by a certain number of people.
- Yūzen dyeing
- A dyeing technique in which patterns are drawn on fabric using paste as a resist; Kyō-yūzen and Kaga-yūzen are both forms of yūzen dyeing, and their designated material is silk fabric.
- Hand-painted yūzen / stencil yūzen
- In hand-painted yūzen, artisans draw and color the design with brushes; in stencil yūzen, the fabric is dyed through aligned stencils (washi paper treated with persimmon tannin), and the designated technique for the traditional craft product requires manual pattern alignment.
- Itome-nori (resist-outline paste)
- The resist paste squeezed along the lines of the design in hand-painted yūzen to stop colored dyes from bleeding; traditionally a starch paste, though rubber paste is also used.
- Certification label
- A certificate sticker issued by a production-area cooperative for products that pass inspection, such as the Kyō-yūzen certification label, the Kaga-yūzen certification label, the Honba Ōshima-tsumugi certificate label and the Nishijin-ori spectacle-shaped certification label.
- Hōmongi
- A category of kimono classed as semi-formal wear; for the listed price of a hand-painted Kaga-yūzen hōmongi in the Kaga-yūzen production-area cooperative’s official store, see the price section of this page.
- Tan
- A unit of measure for kimono fabric (one bolt); production statistics for Amami Ōshima-tsumugi and Nishijin are both counted in “tan”.
- Tailoring (shitate)
- Sewing a tanmono (bolt of fabric) into a kimono to the wearer’s measurements; “shitate-agari” means a finished, tailored garment.
- Customs value
- The basis on which customs levies duty: the transaction value plus freight, insurance and similar costs to Taiwan (Customs Act, Article 29).
- MW0 / MP1
- MW0 = import from mainland China is prohibited (exception: small quantities in Chapters 25–97 need no import permit if the whole declaration is within CIF NT$32,000 and each single product is within 24 pieces, with a 40 kg limit only for goods that cannot be counted; electric motorcycles, electric bicycles and their controllers are excluded, and Chapters 1–24 do not qualify); MP1 = mainland Chinese goods permitted to be imported under conditions. Neither is listed for the tariff codes for other women’s garments of cotton or silk.
Sources and limits of verification
The information on this page about Japanese crafts, production-area cooperatives, prices and output, as well as Taiwanese regulations and tariffs, is based on the original pages actually opened, and queries of the HowBridge tariff database, on September 24, 2026; each item below includes the link, verification date and key original wording.
Government, official and production-area cooperative documents
- Act on the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries, Article 2 (e-Gov) (Act No. 57 of Shōwa 49 [1974]; verified 2026-09-24): “The main part of its production process is done by hand. 3. It is made using traditional techniques or methods”
- List of Designated Traditional Craft Products by Industry (Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries) (as of October 27, 2025 / Reiwa 7; verified 2026-09-24): “244 items in total”
- Kyō-yūzen (Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square) (designated June 2, Shōwa 51 [1976]; verified 2026-09-24): “Kyō-yūzen techniques are broadly divided into stencil yūzen and hand-painted yūzen”
- Kaga-yūzen (Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square) (designated May 10, Shōwa 50 [1975]; verified 2026-09-24): “Kaga-yūzen is characterized by painterly designs centered on calm, realistic flower-and-plant motifs”
- Honba Ōshima-tsumugi (Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square) (designated February 17, Shōwa 50 [1975]; verified 2026-09-24): “The whole process takes about six months to a year”
- Nishijin-ori (Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square) (designated February 26, Shōwa 51 [1976]; verified 2026-09-24): “Yarn-dyed figured fabric based on a method of making many varieties in small quantities”
- Kyō-yūzen certification label (Kyō-yūzen Cooperative Federation) (Kyō-yūzen Certification Label Issuance Rules, Article 5; verified 2026-09-24): “Items processed in other production areas or abroad are not eligible”
- Traditional crafts and traditional craftspeople (Kyō-yūzen Cooperative Federation) (as of April 1, Reiwa 6 [2024]; verified 2026-09-24): “185 in total across Kyō-yūzen, Kyō-komon and Kyō-kuromontsuki dyeing”
- What is Kaga-yūzen (Kaga-zome Promotion Cooperative) (production-area cooperative website; verified 2026-09-24): “Based on the so-called five colors: crimson, indigo, ochre, grass green and ancient purple”
- Kaga-yūzen Online Store, hōmongi (official store of the Kaga-zome Promotion Cooperative) (single-item listed price, tax included; verified 2026-09-24): “Kaga-yūzen hōmongi ¥495,000”
- Obi prices (Nishijin Textile Industrial Association) (production-area cooperative website; verified 2026-09-24): “Producers cannot set the retail price”
- Overview of Nishijin Production, Reiwa 5 [2023] (Nishijin Textile Industrial Association) (August 2024; verified 2026-09-24): “Obi total: 254,378 pieces”
- About Ōshima-tsumugi (Honba Ōshima-tsumugi Textile Cooperative) (production-area cooperative website; verified 2026-09-24): “Only items certified after a strict 20-item quality inspection are given the ‘Honba Ōshima-tsumugi’ certificate label”
- Honba Amami Ōshima-tsumugi production volume over time (Honba Amami Ōshima-tsumugi Cooperative) (calendar-year statistics; verified 2026-09-24): “Honba Amami Ōshima-tsumugi production (calendar year, January–December)”
- Toward the Promotion of Japanese Dress (METI, Consumer Products Division) (March 2025; the sales chart is sourced from Yano Research Institute; verified 2026-09-24): “In the Japanese dress industry, as postwar westernization of dress reduced demand for kimono, sales have been on a downward trend”
- METI Initiatives to Promote Japanese Dress (Business Practices for the Sustainable Development of Japanese Dress) (December, Heisei 30 [2018]; industry voluntary guidelines; verified 2026-09-24): “Clearly indicate the production method (hand-painted dyeing, stencil dyeing, inkjet, etc.), the business’s contact details, and so on”
- International Trade Administration announcement, “Origin Marking Requirements for Certain Imported Textiles” (ROC 112-10-20 [2023-10-20], Mao-Guan-Li-Zi No. 1120153242; verified 2026-09-24): “Textiles imported under CCC code Chapters 61 and 62 … shall be marked with the correct country of origin on the goods themselves; goods not marked as required will not be cleared for import”
- Regulations Governing Import of Commodities, Article 11 (amended ROC 112-12-26 [2023-12-26]; verified 2026-09-24): “The Trade Administration may announce designated imported goods that must be marked with their country of origin”
- Commodity Labeling Act, Articles 5, 6 and 11 (amended ROC 111-05-18 [2022-05-18]; verified 2026-09-24): “Manufacturers, commissioning manufacturers, importers or repackagers of goods shall label the goods when they are put into circulation on the market”
- Regulations Governing the Declaration, Inspection, Duty Levy and Release of Baggage and Goods Carried by Inbound Passengers, Articles 11, 12 and 14 (amended ROC 115-01-30 [2026-01-30]; verified 2026-09-24): “Where the total value is NT$35,000 or less in customs value, it remains duty-free”
- Customs Act, Articles 29 and 49 (amended ROC 111-05-11 [2022-05-11]; verified 2026-09-24): “14. Personal baggage and articles carried by passengers”
- Regulations Governing Customs Clearance of Postal Parcels, Articles 7, 8 and 12 (amended ROC 109-04-01 [2020-04-01]; verified 2026-09-24): “Where the customs value exceeds the duty-free limit under these Regulations, import taxes and fees shall be levied on the full amount”
- Ministry of Finance announcement on the duty-free limit under Article 49, Paragraph 2 of the Customs Act (ROC 106-09-07 [2017-09-07], Tai-Cai-Guan-Zi No. 1061018778; verified 2026-09-24): “Where the customs value of goods imported in the same batch is NT$2,000 or less, customs duty and the business tax and commodity tax collected by customs are exempted”
- Ministry of Finance order, Principles for Determining Frequent Imports (ROC 106-05-26 [2017-05-26], Tai-Cai-Guan-Zi No. 1061011007; verified 2026-09-24): “Where the same taxpayer’s imported goods have been released under the duty exemption of the same paragraph more than six times within a half-year”
- Customs Administration, “Advance confirmation of customs brokerage authorization” (real-name authentication of express consignees) (published 2021-12-28; verified 2026-09-24): “If an importer has not confirmed the advance authorization for imported express goods, the goods cannot be declared for import”
- GB 18401-2010 National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products (standard information page) (mandatory national standard; verified 2026-09-24): “Standard status: in force”
- Customs Import Tariff, tariff codes under 6211, 6204, 6217 and 6405 (HowBridge tariff database query) (HowBridge tariff database; verified 2026-09-24): “6211.49.10.00-4 other women’s garments of silk or silk waste, Column 1 12%”
Academic and research literature
The Relationship between Kansei Evaluation and Pricing in Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Using Different Resist Pastes (original in Japanese)
Hand-painted Kyō-yūzen involves about 10 processes, each done by specialist artisans; fabric made with starch paste is rated more highly on the market than fabric made with rubber paste, supporting this page’s point that “price depends on processes and materials”.
A Digital Archive of Kaga-Yuzen Designs and Its Use in Academic Research
Kaga-yūzen is a traditional dyeing technique of Kanazawa, with designs drawn by yūzen artists.
The Current State of Oshima Tsumugi Production as a Regional Resource and Efforts toward Its Survival: The Case of Amami Oshima (original in Japanese)
Ōshima-tsumugi production flourished before the 1980s, then declined because of weak demand for Japanese dress and the lack of a coordinating body in the production area.
きものブームとライフスタイルへの影響
The kimono market has shrunk since the 1991 bubble economy; yukata ownership and wearing rates have been more clearly influenced by kimono booms, supporting the “kimono vs yukata” section.
Measuring Female High School Students’ Perceptions of Kimono and Yukata
Young people’s perceptions of kimono and yukata can be divided into three dimensions: visual appeal, practicality and preference.
Female Students’ Clothing Behavior as Seen through a Classification of Preferred Hot-Spring Yukata
The yukata preferences of 309 female university students can be distinguished along two axes, “modern vs classic” and “colorful vs subdued”, supporting this page’s advice on choosing a yukata.
Clothing at Coming-of-Age Ceremonies and the Reception of Furisode Imagery: Focusing on Oiran-Style Dressing (original in Japanese)
At Japanese Coming-of-Age ceremonies, most women wear Japanese dress, especially furisode.
Kyo-Yuzen: Its Diversity
Kyō-yūzen includes a variety of techniques such as hand-painting and stencil dyeing (further reading; bibliographic details checked only).
The Material Life of Japanese Residents in the Taipei Area under Japanese Rule (1895-1937) (original in Chinese)
Taiwan’s historical connection with kimono: how Japanese residents in Taiwan shifted from kimono to Western clothing during the Japanese colonial period (historical background, not a study of contemporary consumption).
① Prices are only single-item snapshots from official stores, change with listings, and do not represent market prices; ② the average shipment value of Nishijin fukuro obi is our own calculation from the association’s statistics, and shipment value is not the retail price; ③ the original source of the kimono market sales figures is the private Yano Research Institute, so they are second-hand; ④ the Amami Ōshima-tsumugi production figures cover Amami-made items only, not those made on the Kagoshima mainland; ⑤ kimono and yukata have no dedicated tariff codes; the codes on this page are common correspondences, and classification is as determined by customs; ⑥ the original text of the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Textile Labeling Standards is a dynamic page that we could not check word for word this time, so this page does not cite its provisions; ⑦ if geta are classified as footwear, we did not check this time whether the small-quantity exception for origin marking applies; ⑧ this page does not convert yen into New Taiwan dollars; ⑨ this page does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Roughly how much is a Kyō-yūzen hōmongi?
What is the difference between hon-yūzen and ordinary yūzen?
How can you tell whether something is genuine Kyō-yūzen?
Which is more expensive, Kyō-yūzen or Kaga-yūzen?
What is the HS code for kimono?
Can HowBridge ship a kimono from Japan to Taiwan for me?
Do you pay tax on a yukata bought on Taobao and shipped to Taiwan?
Can I ship a yukata bought on Rakuten in Japan to HowBridge?
Further reading
How much is the duty on clothing and how is it calculated: 10.5–12% for clothing shipped to Taiwan
Taiwan arrival duty-free rules and how extra duty is calculated
Taobao consolidation to Taiwan: shipping fees and transit times
How to buy from Tmall in Taiwan
Shipping second-hand clothing to Taiwan: tariffs and quarantine
What is a CCC code: 11-digit tariff code lookup
How consolidation shipping fees are calculated
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