Modal Fabric Sleeveless Top from Japan
Luxuriously soft men's sleeveless top knitted from modal (beech tree-derived man-made fiber) for loungewear. Classified in HTS 6109.90.10.49 as a tank top-like garment of other man-made fibers, complying with no-tightening hem requirements. Its eco-friendly appeal boosts market demand.
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
• Highlight sustainable sourcing in paperwork for potential duty preference programs
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use; retail presentation keeps it in 6109
• Consult binding rulings for novel fibers like modal to preempt disputes