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Girls' Polyester Party Dress from Japan

A knee-length polyester dress with lace trim and a fitted bodice, designed for girls' special occasions. Made entirely from synthetic fibers and fully knitted or crocheted, it classifies under HTS 6104.43.20.20 as a girls' dress (size 636). The construction meets Chapter 61 requirements for made-up knitted articles excluding swimwear.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% synthetic fibers via lab tests to avoid reclassification to cotton headings

• Include size 636 designation and girls' garment measurements in commercial invoice to match statistical suffix

• Avoid common pitfalls like missing country-of-origin labels, which can delay entry