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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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