Girls' Pleated Synthetic Fiber Skirt from Japan
A knee-length pleated skirt made from knitted polyester fabric, designed specifically for girls with a fitted waistband and zipper closure. It falls under HTS 6104.53.2020 as a girls' skirt of synthetic fibers, knitted or crocheted, other than swimwear. The garment meets Chapter 61 criteria for made-up knitted articles and is sized for girls per statistical suffix 642.
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 knitted construction with lab tests; woven skirts shift to Chapter 62
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 100% polyester) and indicate girls' sizes per 642 suffix
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as women's (suffix 640/641) based on size charts