Fine Merino Wool Trimmed Polyester Ensemble Shirt from Japan
A collared shirt-blouse in a polyester base fabric blended with over 23% fine merino wool, designed as the upper garment in a matching ensemble skirt set. It meets HTS 6104.23.0020 criteria for knitted ensemble blouses/shirts of synthetic fibers with sufficient wool content, featuring long sleeves and front opening per chapter definitions. The ensemble is packaged for retail with identical fabric construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document ensemble composition with photos and invoices showing matching lower garments to avoid classification as individual shirts
• Conduct fiber analysis certificates for wool percentage; CBP may test blends exceeding 23% threshold
• Avoid common pitfall of importing loose components—ensure retail-ready set presentation