Women's Linen Blend Singlet from Japan
A lightweight knitted singlet for women made from a linen-ramie blend, featuring thin straps and a straight hem without elastic. Classified in HTS 6109.90.80.30 as a women's tank top-like garment of other textile materials (linen and similar vegetable fibers), knitted, compliant with no bottom tightening per heading notes. It's a made-up article under Chapter 61.
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
• Document fiber composition with invoices specifying linen/ramie content to distinguish from man-made fibers
• Confirm average stitch count exceeds 10 per cm in both directions to avoid misclassification under other headings
• Avoid retail packaging with sets; import individually to prevent ensemble classification