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Women's Polyester Cable Knit Sweater from Japan

This women's cable knit sweater is made from 100% polyester yarn, featuring a classic crew neck and long sleeves, qualifying as a pullover under Chapter 61 for knitted articles. It falls under HTS 6110.90.90.73 as a women's sweater of other textile materials (not cotton, wool, or fine animal hair), not meeting suit or ensemble definitions. The intricate cable pattern adds texture without altering its classification as a single knitted garment.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 'other textile materials' (e.g

polyester >50%) and avoid misclassification into cotton headings

Include detailed yarn composition and knitting specs in invoices; subject to cotton restraints requires proof of non-cotton origin

Label garments clearly with fiber content per FTC rules to prevent customs holds on women's knitwear