Acrylic Baby Cardigan Sweater from Japan
A soft, knitted cardigan sweater made primarily from acrylic artificial fibers, designed for infants under 86 cm in height. It features button closures and fits the definition of babies' garments in heading 6111, specifically as a sweater not imported as part of a set. Classified under 6111.90.40.00 due to its artificial fiber composition and exclusion from set imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
26%
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% artificial fibers like acrylic via lab tests for accurate classification
• Include height certification under 86 cm and exclude any set packaging to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'babies' garment' clearly; common pitfall is mislabeling as toddler wear shifting to 6110