Polyester Business Shirt from Japan
Knitted dress shirt from polyester fibers for professional men's attire, featuring spread collar, long sleeves, and front button closure. HTS 6105.20.20 applies to this other category men's shirt of man-made fibers, excluding suits or orthopedic items per chapter exclusions. Knitted construction distinguishes it within Chapter 61.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
32%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings early for apparel; declare HTS precisely to match man-made fiber stats
• Test for shrinkage and colorfastness; non-compliant dyes can lead to entry refusals
• Separate shipments if mixed with women's shirts to avoid gender-based reclassification