Merino Wool Shift Dress from Japan
A straight-cut shift dress crocheted from fine merino wool yarn, ideal for office wear with a simple crew neck. Falls under HTS 6104.49.9020 for knitted women's dresses of other textiles subject to wool restraints based on its high wool fiber percentage. Excludes orthopedic or swimwear features per chapter notes.
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 knitting/crocheting process with manufacturer affidavits to prove Chapter 61 applicability
• Comply with wool marking requirements (e.g
• 'Made with X% Wool') to pass CBP examination
• Monitor bilateral wool agreements; excess imports may trigger additional duties or restrictions