Men's Cotton Cardigan Sweater from Japan
Button-front cotton cardigan sweater knitted in a fine gauge with shawl collar for versatile layering. Falls under HTS 6110.20.20.69 as other men's cotton sweaters, not a shirt-blouse (no full neck opening per 6105/6106 notes) or ensemble. Made-up knitted construction aligns with chapter scope.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
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
• Measure stitch density on 10x10cm area to exceed 10 stitches/cm, avoiding exclusion from 6105/6106
• Classify unisex styles as women's per chapter note if closure or cut ambiguous
• Retain mill certificates for cotton purity to counter undervaluation claims