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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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