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Women's Wool Blend Artificial Fiber Skirt from Japan

A knee-length A-line skirt made primarily from artificial fibers like viscose with a minor wool blend, knitted or crocheted for a soft drape. It falls under HTS 6104.59.10 as a women's skirt of artificial fibers, not swimwear, designed for everyday wear. The artificial fiber content dominates, classifying it in this subheading within Chapter 61 for made-up knitted articles.

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

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% artificial fibers via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure labeling complies with FTC textile rules

• Avoid misdeclaring as synthetic if acetate dominates, as it may shift to other subheadings

• Provide invoices detailing knit construction and retail packaging